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Welcome to the No More Leadership BS Podcast
Where we expose the gap between what leaders think they SHOULD do and what actually works...no BS
Join us each week as we irritate some, inform others, and challenge all leaders to discover a better path to leadership excellence with unvarnished insights and dry-eyed suggestions.
You Built It, You Hate It: The CEO Culture Paradox) with Jeff Geier
No More Leadership BS
26 minutes
3 months ago
You Built It, You Hate It: The CEO Culture Paradox) with Jeff Geier
You're the CEO and You Hate Your Culture? Plot Twist: You Built It
Let's talk about the elephant wearing a power tie in the boardroom. New research reveals that CEOs are more likely to hate their workplace culture than the employees they lead. Yeah, you read that right—the people steering the ship think it's sinking faster than anyone else on board.
A 2024 workforce study just served up some piping hot irony: 52% of CEOs describe their company culture as toxic, compared to only 35% of employees. Meanwhile, 55% of those same leaders are struggling with mental health issues. The math isn't mathing, folks, and we're here to decode this leadership crisis that's hiding in plain sight.
The Mirror Moment: When Leaders Can't See Their Own Reflection
We explore the fascinating disconnect between creating organizational culture and recognizing your role in it. If you're the captain complaining about the ship you're sailing, it might be time to check who's holding the wheel.
The Weight No One Sees: Understanding Executive Mental Health
Mental health isn't just an HR checkbox—it's the silent epidemic crushing leadership effectiveness. When 81% of executives still believe struggling equals weakness, we've got a systemic problem that coaching and community can actually solve.
Building Your Leadership Lifeline: The Antidote to Isolation
From peer groups to professional coaches, we break down exactly how successful leaders stop white-knuckling their way through stress and start building the support systems that actually work.
The Bottom Line
You can't fix a toxic culture while pretending you don't need help fixing yourself. Leadership isn't about being bulletproof—it's about being brave enough to admit when the armor's too heavy.
Tune in for:
Why the loneliest job in business doesn't have to be lonely at all
The counterintuitive truth about vulnerability and leadership strength
Practical steps for building your personal board of advisors
How changing yourself is the only way to change your culture
Because the view from the top shouldn't feel like solitary confinement.
No More Leadership BS
Welcome to the No More Leadership BS Podcast
Where we expose the gap between what leaders think they SHOULD do and what actually works...no BS
Join us each week as we irritate some, inform others, and challenge all leaders to discover a better path to leadership excellence with unvarnished insights and dry-eyed suggestions.