In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...
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In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...
S06E02: The Expert Trap: How to Spot Bias, Politics, and Hidden Agendas
The Leadership Gambit
43 minutes
2 months ago
S06E02: The Expert Trap: How to Spot Bias, Politics, and Hidden Agendas
We live in a world overflowing with experts—on every podcast, every article, every LinkedIn post. But here’s the problem: experts aren’t always right. In fact, history is filled with examples of experts being wrong, weaponized, or even bought and sold to push an agenda. In this episode of The Leadership Gambit, we dive into the uncomfortable truth about the expert problem. From politicized health advice to consultants selling recycled theories, to “experts” minted after a week-long course, we...
The Leadership Gambit
In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...