In this episode of the Management Masters Series, host Reggie Jeffries teams up with Dave Florie to chat with guest Scott Rhoades, Ethics Compliance Program Manager at Bath & Body Works, to dive into a common leadership pitfall: the tendency to prioritize everyone else’s needs above one’s own.
Scott shares insights on why many leaders fall into this trap of enabling rather than empowering their teams, leading to burnout and inefficiencies that ripple across the organization.
With over three decades of leadership (and friendship), Scott and Dave discuss how cultivating curiosity, fostering accountability, and avoiding the "mini-me" syndrome build a stronger, more self-sufficient team.
Scott offers practical advice on flipping the script, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of mutual support and problem-solving. Plus, Scott shares his single most valuable lesson he’d pass along to his younger self — a must-hear for anyone on their own leadership journey.
Tune in to discover how breaking the cycle of over-enabling can lead to higher performance and healthier teams.
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