“Respect is earned” is the lie bad leaders love. Respect is given by default—and most leaders burn it through their words, their behavior, and their ego.
You’re not too busy, you’re just prioritizing status meetings over the people doing the work. This post unpacks the leadership lie of “no time” and challenges you to stop ghosting your team in the name of productivity theater.
Feeling like a fraud? You're not broken, you’re in a system that punishes not knowing. Impostor syndrome isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal. Real leadership creates safety, not shame. You’re not the problem. The culture is.