27: Paying Attention to the Red Flags | Bad Boss Confessional

In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with EOS Implementer Ken DeWitt, also known as “Hurricane,” to unpack a leadership lesson that quite literally required warning flags. Early in his career, Ken’s intensity and drive created an environment where employees tracked his moods to protect themselves. What he didn't realize was that his passion was being met with fear and anxiety. Leaders are always on stage, whether they realize it or not. Self-awareness, emotional control, and humility matter as much as vision and results. Successful managers will never stop growing, even if it means facing some painful gut checks. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Ken ‘Hurricane’ DeWitt 02:27 From Accountant to EOS Implementer 05:08 The Psychologist’s Revelation 07:22 The ‘Hurricane’ Nickname 10:55 Dealing with the ‘Hurricane’ 14:58 Learning Calmness and Self-Awareness 19:04 The Impact of Personal Change 23:55 Understanding Different Communication Styles 28:59 Trust, Care, and Excellence in Leadership 32:56 Legacy and Learning: The Hurricane Tattoo   About:  Beth Fahey is a leadership coach, Expert EOS Implementer, and co-creator of the How to Be a Great Boss Workshops. With nearly 40 years of hands-on leadership experience, Beth has worn many hats: from working in film and owning a bakery to leading a national trade association.   Now, as the host of The Bad Boss Confessional, she shares candid stories about the challenges of leadership, mistakes made, lessons learned, and the path to becoming the kind of boss your team actually wants to follow. Through humor, honesty, and heart, Beth is on a mission to help leaders grow, one confession at a time.   Show Links For more information about Beth Fahey follow the links below. Website: www.eosworldwide.com/beth-fahey  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BethFaheyEOS Instagram: www.instagram.com/bethfaheyeos/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bethfaheyeos LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethfahey/ Bad Boss Confessional YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@badbossconfessional  Beth's Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@bethfaheyeos  Over the past 40 plus years, Ken DeWitt has built, grown, and successfully exited companies across multiple industries, including accounting, agriculture, consumer finance, real estate, and consulting. He has worked with more than 100 owners and leadership teams to install EOS across seven states, helping them gain control, strengthen leadership, and build businesses that work for them rather than because of them. Sponsor Links Thanks to our Sponsors A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible: Titus Talent – Helping organizations make the best hiring decisions with performance-based talent strategies. Strety – Empowering teams through strategic planning and performance management tools built for modern workforces.