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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 33 MIN

S05E03: Bad Bosses: 5 of the Most Damaging Mistakes Managers Make

from The Leadership Gambit · host Chris Miller, Dane Smith

Whether you’re leading a team or working for someone who is, you’ve probably seen (or experienced) some of the classic management fails. In this episode, we’re calling out five of the most damaging mistakes managers make from micromanaging and ego trips to treating people like tools instead of human beings.But this isn’t just a vent session. We’re digging into the why behind these mistakes what drives them, why they happen at all levels, and how to avoid falling into the same traps. We also talk about how managers are often set up to fail by broken systems, and how that tension shows up for everyone on the team.What’s in it for you?🔹 If you’re a manager, you’ll learn:How to spot and fix the behaviors that are quietly undermining your leadershipHow to build trust, delegate better, and ditch the micromanaging habitsThe exact mindset shift that separates good managers from forgettable ones🔹 If you’re not a manager:You’ll finally understand why some managers act the way they do (even when it sucks)How to manage up and protect yourself from the fallout of poor leadershipA sneak peek at what not to do if you ever step into a leadership roleThis episode’s got honesty, hard lessons, and a few uncomfortable truths but if you’re serious about improving your work life (or your leadership), you’ll walk away with real tools and a better understanding of how to navigate it all.Hit play, this one’s worth it.Support the showReady to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments,  and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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Whether you’re leading a team or working for someone who is, you’ve probably seen (or experienced) some of the classic management fails. In this episode, we’re calling out five of the most damaging mistakes managers make from micromanaging and ego trips to treating people like tools instead of human beings. But this isn’t just a vent session. We’re digging into the why behind these mistakes what drives them, why they happen at all levels, and how to avoid falling into the same traps. We also ...

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