In this episode, we sit down with veteran leader Tom Ujvagi, who shares five common tensions is leadership. From navigating the messy reality that “management is great… except for the people,” to the art of being friendly—but not friends—with your team, Tom offers clear, hard-earned wisdom for leading well. We dig into the importance of delivering on commitments, recognizing failure, and training your replacement. If you want practical tips for your first leadership role , this conversation delivers it.