The Lies Leaders Tell Themselves

I was three weeks into a new leadership role when one of my top performers told me my idea would never work. In that moment, I felt defensive, unsure, and tempted to keep the peace. Instead of addressing it, I told myself a story that made avoiding the discomfort feel smart.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the five lies I told myself as a leader, how they quietly damaged my team, and what to do instead.

Timestamps

1:41 – Lie #1: My Team’s Performance Will Speak For Itself.

3:00 – Lie #2: They’re Not Complaining, So They Must Be Happy.

4:19 – Lie #3: I’m Being Nice By Not Holding Them Accountable.

5:38 – Lie #4: I’ll Just Give The Best Projects/Work to My A Players.

6:55 – Lie #5: They Aren't That Bad. I Can Manage Around Them.

8:10 – Challenge for Listeners: Label the lie, Take action in 7 days.

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