Episode 2: Emotional Dysregulation - The Hidden Leadership Risk No One Talks About

Most workplace harm comes from one place: Unregulated emotions...especially at management and leadership level.In this episode of Lea on Leadership, Lea Jovy breaks down the uncomfortable truth: the majority of damage done inside organisations - especially at founder and CEO level - stems from leaders who cannot regulate themselves under pressure.You’ll hear:What emotional dysregulation actually looks like in the workplace (it’s often subtle).Why “shared decision-making” can become performative when disagreement isn’t tolerated.How an inability to be wrong kills innovation and psychological safety.The real psychological root of micromanagement (and why it’s rarely about your team).How shame spirals drive punitive leadership behaviours like red-penning, passive aggression, and power plays.What dysregulation feels like in your body before it shows up in your behaviour.Practical ways to pause, reset, and prevent avoidable harm.If you’re building a progressive organisation, claiming innovation as a value, or trying to create a culture of safety and trust - this episode is non-negotiable listening.Emotional management isn’t soft skill territory, it’s structural leadership competence Because when a founder can’t tolerate discomfort, disagreement, or being wrong - the entire organisation pays the price.Listen in and ask yourself: When I feel uncomfortable at work, what do I actually do next?