Why are leaders so damn difficult to deal with sometimes? 

It all comes down to "The Shadow of a Leader"—the unseen influence leaders have on workplace culture, performance, and relationships. 

In this episode, Dave Garcia joins me to unpack this concept. 

We dive into how every word, action, and decision from leaders impacts teams, often more than they realize. 

We’ll discuss why communication is a leader’s most important tool, the nonverbal cues that leaders send, and how HR can help leaders recognize their blind spots. 

Plus, Dave shares his personal experience with confronting his own leadership shadow.

00:01:41 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work

00:04:50 - The Shadow of a Leader Concept, Explained

00:09:37 - How The Shadow of a Leader Impacts Culture and Performance at Orgs

00:20:30 - Common Positive/Negative Shadows That Leaders Cast

00:26:43 - Why is Information so Inaccessible at Some Orgs?

00:32:23 - Examples of Leadership Shadows That Strongly Influenced Teams

00:42:15 - How Leaders Can Be More Aware of the Shadows They Cast

00:46:07 - A Time Dave Had to Confront His Own Leadership Shadow

00:56:00 - How Orgs Can Encourage Leaders to be Mindful of Their Shadows

01:01:16 - Advice For Emerging Leaders and The Shadows They Cast

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