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. 30: Building High Performance Teams - Lessons From The Lionesses
The Leaders Podcast
24 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 30: Building High Performance Teams - Lessons From The Lionesses
In this very special milestone episode, I’m diving deep into what truly makes a high-performance team, using the inspiring journey of England’s Lionesses as a real-world example. Discover why effectiveness, not just efficiency, is the hallmark of great teams, and how cohesion, collaboration, and autonomy drive success. We explore the power of distributed leadership, the importance of nurturing every team member’s unique strengths, and the role of joy, creativity, and well-being in building ...
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...
