EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 5 MIN
5 Bad Leadership Behaviours Every Leader Should Avoid
from The Courageous Leaders Podcast · host Joanna Howes
What are the bad leadership habits that quietly hold a team back? In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share the five leadership behaviours driving me crazy right now, and what to do instead if you want to lead well over the next few years.Consider it a rant with a purpose. From leaders who struggle to manage stress to the ones avoiding hard conversations, burning out and calling it “high performance,” or making everything about themselves, I break down why each habit damages a team and the honest shift each one needs. If you lead people, this is a wake-up call worth five minutes.What We Cover:00:00 The five leadership behaviours driving me crazy00:06 No self-management: reacting and offloading stress onto your team01:01 Avoiding difficult conversations (and the time it wastes)01:33 Not looking after yourself, and what “high performance” really means02:42 Getting a coach but doing none of the work03:32 Being too self-focused, and why that isn’t leadership04:08 Why leadership needs empathy and compassion04:20 Leadership takes daily effort, not just a title👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54
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What are the bad leadership habits that quietly hold a team back? In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share the five leadership behaviours driving me crazy right now, and what to do instead if you want to lead well over the next few years. Consider it a rant with a purpose. From leaders who struggle to manage stress to the ones avoiding hard conversations, burning out and calling it “high performance,” or making everything about themselves, I break down why each habit d...
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