Bad Managers Aren’t Born — They’re Built In this episode, Laura unpacks the uncomfortable truth: bad management is often a product of organisational systems, not personal flaws. From promoting technical experts without leadership training to rewarding control and short-term wins over collaboration and emotional intelligence, many companies unknowingly create dysfunctional leaders. You’ll discover: The common archetypes of bad managers — and how they’re shaped by cultureWhy control and complia...
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Bad Managers Aren’t Born — They’re Built In this episode, Laura unpacks the uncomfortable truth: bad management is often a product of organisational systems, not personal flaws. From promoting technical experts without leadership training to rewarding control and short-term wins over collaboration and emotional intelligence, many companies unknowingly create dysfunctional leaders. You’ll discover: The common archetypes of bad managers — and how they’re shaped by cultureWhy control and complia...
Ep. 27: Empathy, Optimism and Hope - The Reasons You're Right For Leadership
The Leaders Podcast
19 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 27: Empathy, Optimism and Hope - The Reasons You're Right For Leadership
This episode debunks the notion that empathy, optimism, and hope are naivety in leadership. Through reflections on a talk by Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, it demonstrates how these qualities are crucial for impactful leadership. I share personal experiences and insights on the importance of authentic emotions in leadership, advocating for a culture driven by faith in humanity and purposeful action. Interdependence in Life and Business Insights from Jacinda Arder...
The Leaders Podcast
Bad Managers Aren’t Born — They’re Built In this episode, Laura unpacks the uncomfortable truth: bad management is often a product of organisational systems, not personal flaws. From promoting technical experts without leadership training to rewarding control and short-term wins over collaboration and emotional intelligence, many companies unknowingly create dysfunctional leaders. You’ll discover: The common archetypes of bad managers — and how they’re shaped by cultureWhy control and complia...
