EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 8 MIN
How to handle disappointing someone on your team.
from Michelle Lewis - The Leadership Lounge · host Michelle Lewis
Send us Fan MailImagine the scene.A member of your team put themselves forward for an internal role. And now you know the answer is no.How you handle the next few hours, and the next few weeks, will say something significant about who you are as a leader. When you show up for someone’s disappointment with honesty and care, you’re not just managing a situation. You’re making a statement about what kind of team this is and about what kind of leader you are. Calm, intentional career advice that works.Thanks for listening, if there is anything else careers related that you would like me to delve into then feel free to drop me a message.
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Send us Fan Mail Imagine the scene. A member of your team put themselves forward for an internal role. And now you know the answer is no. How you handle the next few hours, and the next few weeks, will say something significant about who you are as a leader. When you show up for someone’s disappointment with honesty and care, you’re not just managing a situation. You’re making a statement about what kind of team this is and about what kind of leader you are. Calm, intentiona...
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