In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...
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In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...
055: Why Do We Struggle to Have Meaningful 1:1 Conversations?
I Have Some Questions...
8 minutes
1 month ago
055: Why Do We Struggle to Have Meaningful 1:1 Conversations?
In this solo reflection, Erik unpacks a persistent and nuanced leadership challenge: why so many people struggle with deep, direct, one-on-one conversations. Drawing from personal experience, client work, and even his marriage, Erik explores processing styles, conversational pressure, and how leaders can adapt to create more inclusive, thoughtful dialogue—especially in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. ❓ The Big Question Why do so many people struggle to go deep in one-on-one conversation...
I Have Some Questions...
In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...
