Every culture has kryptonite—the hidden stuff that keeps us from showing up at full strength. And spoiler alert: it usually has less to do with your skills and way more to do with your blind spots, unhealthy patterns, and the culture you’re tolerating.

In this episode, Shannon and I unpack what kryptonite looks like in teams, why it drains the life out of leaders, and how to actually identify and kill it before it kills your culture. We also talk about the difference between being a perfectionist vs. a multiplier, why exhaustion isn’t a badge of honor, and how to lead with clarity instead of chaos.

If you’re ready to stop patching problems and start building a culture that doesn’t crack under pressure, this one’s for you.

Leaders, your team doesn’t need a superhero. They need a human who’s willing to kill their kryptonite.

Takeaways

• Evolve signifies a continuous journey in leadership development.
• Consistent tending is necessary for a healthy organizational culture.
• Accidental leadership can lead to dysfunction within teams.
• Every voice in a team must be heard and valued.
• Gossip can destroy the fabric of an organization.
• Clear communication is essential for effective leadership.
• Provisional, plan, promise helps in managing expectations.
• Discretion and discipline are vital in sharing information.
• Leaders must continuously evolve to adapt to new challenges.
• Leading like you mean it requires intentionality and effort.

Chapters

00:00 | Introduction to Leadership Evolution

01:58 | Understanding the MILE Framework

03:41 | The Importance of Continuous Evolution in Leadership

07:06 | Identifying Team Kryptonites

11:27 | The Accidental Voice in Leadership

12:21 | The Missing Voice: Ensuring Diverse Perspectives

15:56 | Addressing Gossip: Go to the Source

23:17 | Communicating with Clarity: Provisional, Plan, Promise

24:09 | Exploring Provisional Thoughts and Planning

27:42 | The Impact of Provisional Planning on Parenting

32:11 | The Weight of Words: Promises and Provisional Thoughts

34:03 | Discretion and Discipline in Communication

41:56 | The Mile Framework: Continuous Leadership Evolution

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