EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 15 MIN
Episode 91 - My team doesn't respect me
from Career Espresso
My team doesn't respect me. How women leaders can earn authority at workYour team talks over you. Questions your decisions. Goes around you to escalate issues. You're wondering if you're imagining it.You're not.In this episode, your host Amanda tackles one of the hardest challenges in leadership: when your team doesn't respect you. And if you're a woman leader or new manager, the problem runs deeper than most advice admits.What you'll learnResearch shows women leaders face competence doubts at higher rates than men, your team is more likely to question whether you should be leading at all. We break down why this happens, what makes it worse, and what actually works. You'll get specific language for addressing disrespect in the moment, how to set clear expectations that stick, and why performing authority backfires completely.Practical strategies for building respectHow to address disrespect the first time it happens (not the fifth)Three non-negotiables every new leader needs to establishThe difference between boundary testing and actual underminingWhy being liked and being respected aren't the same thingStop waiting for your team to make this easy. Respect comes from consistent behaviour over time, and this episode shows you exactly how to start.Perfect for new managers, women in leadership, and anyone navigating team dynamics that feel off.Want more support with your leadership challenges? Check out our How to Build a Leader substack for in-depth guidance on getting onto and staying on the leadership ladder.Never miss an episode. Sign up for weekly Espresso Brief emails and get each episode plus practical takeaways delivered straight to your inbox.Get the full transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My team doesn't respect me. How women leaders can earn authority at workYour team talks over you. Questions your decisions. Goes around you to escalate issues. You're wondering if you're imagining it.You're not.In this episode, your host Amanda tackles one of the hardest challenges in leadership: when your team doesn't respect you. And if you're a woman leader or new manager, the problem runs deeper than most advice admits.What you'll learnResearch shows women leaders face competence doubts at higher rates than men, your team is more likely to question whether you should be leading at all. We break down why this happens, what makes it worse, and what actually works. You'll get specific language for addressing disrespect in the moment, how to set clear expectations that stick, and why performing authority backfires completely.Practical strategies for building respectHow to address disrespect the first time it happens (not the fifth)Three non-negotiables every new leader needs to establishThe difference between boundary testing and actual underminingWhy being liked and being respected aren't the same thingStop waiting for your team to make this easy. Respect comes from consistent behaviour over time, and this episode shows you exactly how to start.Perfect for new managers, women in leadership, and anyone navigating team dynamics that feel off.Want more support with your leadership challenges? Check out our How to Build a Leader substack for in-depth guidance on getting onto and staying on the leadership ladder.Never miss an episode. Sign up for weekly Espresso Brief emails and get each episode plus practical takeaways delivered straight to your inbox.Get the full transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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