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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 13 MIN

#57 The Myth of High Standards: Are You Creating Excellence or Just Burnout?

from The Leadership Shot · host Leila Bulling Towne

Every leader says they have high standards—but are they building excellence or exhausting their team? In this episode of The Leadership Shot, Leila unpacks the line between intentional excellence and unrealistic expectations. You’ll learn why some leaders use "high standards" as a shield for micromanagement, how this mindset undermines trust and innovation, and what to do instead to build a culture of sustainable performance. 

Every leader says they have high standards—but are they building excellence or exhausting their team? In this episode of The Leadership Shot, Leila unpacks the line between intentional excellence and unrealistic expectations. You’ll learn why some leaders use "high standards" as a shield for micromanagement, how this mindset undermines trust and innovation, and what to do instead to build a culture of sustainable performance.

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