• Is Trump a good leader?

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
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Is Trump a good leader?

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  • This week on The Big Con, Emily and Dale examine the Harvard Business Review's comprehensive study on leadership failures, with former President Donald Trump serving as a compelling case study. From energy vampires to accountability dodgers, we're breaking down the ten fatal flaws that can derail even the most powerful leaders.

    🎯 Key Discussion Points:
    • Why enthusiasm without substance is leadership's empty calories
    • The dangerous art of rationalizing mediocre performance
    • How lacking clear vision transforms strategy into a game of pin the tail on the donkey
    • The real cost of poor judgment (spoiler: it's not just financial)
    • Why avoiding tough conversations is leadership quicksand
    • The "walking the talk" tightrope: promises vs. performance
    • Innovation resistance: when "we've tried that before" becomes your leadership epitaph
    • The critical difference between making mistakes and refusing to learn from them
    • Why bullying might win battles but loses wars
    • The career-limiting move of failing to develop others

    💡 Episode Highlights:
    • Real-world examples of leadership failures and their consequences
    • Practical insights on sustainable leadership practices
    • Why passing the buck works... until it doesn't
    • The surprising truth about why some toxic leaders maintain power
    • How to avoid becoming the subject of a Harvard Business Review case study

    Perfect for business leaders, aspiring managers, and anyone interested in the intersection of power, personality, and performance. This episode offers both cautionary tales and constructive takeaways for navigating the complex world of leadership.
    #LeadershipLessons #BusinessStrategy #ToxicLeadership #ManagementTips #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateCulture #BusinessPodcast


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