We’ve all had them — raggedy leaders. The ones who make you shake your head with the things they do, say, or fail to do. In this episode of Arin It Out, Arin shares real-life stories of “raggedy leadership.”

With names changed to protect the guilty, Arin unpacks seven all-too-common leadership missteps:

• Getting jealous when a team member progress
• Misrepresenting staff to make yourself look better
• Taking frustration out on employees
• Failing to communicate
• Not leading by example
• Speaking poorly about current or former team members
• Not making time for employees

Each “raggedy” story is paired with practical wisdom, turning cautionary tales into leadership lessons. Arin challenges listeners to reflect on the raggedy behaviors they’ve experienced and the ones they may need to leave behind. Because here’s the truth: raggedy leadership doesn’t just frustrate people — it drives them away. And if we’re not careful, any of us can slip into raggedy habits.