In this candid and constructive episode, Christine throws two real-life leadership dilemmas at Greg Shamie and Tom Armstrong—without any prep—and the results are both insightful and refreshingly real.

First up: What do you do when a well-liked, competent manager has a team that’s drifting—confused, undercoached, and unclear on their goals? Christine, Tom, and Greg dive into the hidden traps of “nice but vague” leadership and offer powerful ways to coach managers toward clarity, accountability, and effectiveness—without crushing their spirit.

Then, they tackle the classic challenge of managing up. When your executive is overloaded and unavailable, how do you keep your project moving? This segment is a masterclass in strategic communication, executive empathy, and what it means to lead from any seat in the org chart.

Expect laughter, hard truths, and practical frameworks for tackling two of the most common leadership pain points.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Coaching “good” managers to become great leaders
• Balancing relationships with results
• Managing up when your boss is overwhelmed
• Why clarity is contagious (and confusion is costly)
• How to get decisions fast—with minimal friction

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