I sat down recently with Chris Turkington on the Fireside Podcast to talk about something I see consistently across organisations - the gap between what leaders say they want and what their behaviour actually produces.
Leaders say they want ownership, accountability and high performance, but without realising it, they create bottlenecks, micromanage and tolerate behaviours that undermine all three.
This conversation covers a lot of ground, including the early red flags leaders often miss, the difference in outcomes between relying on authority versus earning respect, and where to focus first when stepping into a struggling team.
High-performing cultures aren’t built by accident. They’re built by leaders who are clear on their values, deliberate about their behaviour and honest enough to see where they’re falling short.
If this resonates, the full conversation is worth your time.
You can check out more from Chris at the Fireside Leadership Podcast - YouTube.
