If you think leadership is about charisma, authority, or quick wins, The Departed will prove you dead wrong. In this episode, we dissect the film’s cutthroat power plays and pull five ruthless business truths: trust is fragile but foundational, culture determines execution, the wrong hire can sink you, information gaps create power shifts, and short-term wins destroy long-term survival. We expose how Costello’s fear tactics, Sullivan’s deception, and Queenan’s empathy reveal the fine line between influence and implosion. This isn’t feel-good leadership advice—it’s a gritty reminder that your business is always one betrayal, one ego, or one bad decision away from collapse. Listen in if you’re ready for the hard truths.

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