Episode 29: Is Doubt Silently Sabotaging Your Success?

Host: Herb Stevenson
Series: The Doubt Series – Part 4 (Final)
Podcast: Natural Passages – Revealing the Unmarked Doors of Life

Episode Summary:
In this powerful conclusion to the Doubt Series, Herb Stevenson explores how doubt shows up in leadership, not just as hesitation—but as subtle behaviors and cultural misalignments that derail success. Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, or navigating a complex project, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you tools to recognize and address the root causes of organizational doubt.

Herb draws from real-life stories, including multi-million dollar project rollouts, to show how burnout, fading leadership support, and unspoken cultural rules can sabotage even the best-laid plans.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How organizational culture and “unwritten rules” influence success

• The difference between functional and personal conflict

• What fading leadership support really looks like

• How to identify burnout and competing commitments early

• Why clear messaging and consistent presence are essential for influence

• The impact of “tyranny of distance” in leadership effectiveness

• Strategies to prevent apathy, fatigue, and team drift during change

Memorable Quote:

"Leadership is about influence—and when you're consistent, present, and supportive, doubt has no place to take root." — Herb Stevenson

Resources & Mentions:

• Past episodes of the Doubt Series (Episodes 26–28)

• Herb Stevenson’s leadership development programs

• Natural Passages Podcast Archive

Connect with Herb Stevenson:
🌐 https://www.clevelandconsultinggroup.com/
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