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What People Have Stopped Telling You
Most leaders can easily identify defensiveness in employees. Far fewer recognize it in themselves.
As leaders rise within an organization, something dangerous begins to happen: they receive less honest feedback. Team members become hesitant to challenge ideas, question decisions, or bring forward concerns. Over time, the leader unknowingly becomes insulated from the truth.
In this episode, we explore how defensiveness quietly impacts leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, decision-making, and employee retention. We talk about why defensiveness is often rooted in fear rather than arrogance, how it affects the people around you, and practical ways to become a more coachable and effective leader.
Because the greatest threat to your leadership isn't what people are saying about you—it's what they've stopped saying to you.
In This Episode
Reflection Questions
If you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve communication, and build a stronger business, connect with me to learn more about my services.
https://www.lftconsult.com/
If you're looking for a great leadership book for your team:
https://www.lftconsult.com/leadership-book
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By Marty PearsonMost leaders can easily identify defensiveness in employees. Far fewer recognize it in themselves.
As leaders rise within an organization, something dangerous begins to happen: they receive less honest feedback. Team members become hesitant to challenge ideas, question decisions, or bring forward concerns. Over time, the leader unknowingly becomes insulated from the truth.
In this episode, we explore how defensiveness quietly impacts leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, decision-making, and employee retention. We talk about why defensiveness is often rooted in fear rather than arrogance, how it affects the people around you, and practical ways to become a more coachable and effective leader.
Because the greatest threat to your leadership isn't what people are saying about you—it's what they've stopped saying to you.
In This Episode
Reflection Questions
If you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve communication, and build a stronger business, connect with me to learn more about my services.
https://www.lftconsult.com/
If you're looking for a great leadership book for your team:
https://www.lftconsult.com/leadership-book