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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 46 MIN

The Leadership Advice That’s Quietly Destroying Teams

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Send us Fan MailLeadership Expert Dave Clare Reveals Why "Growth" Is Actually KILLING Your BusinessJoin The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle. In this episode, they sit down with leadership expert and Circle Leadership CEO Dave Clare to talk honestly about what modern leadership really takes. Dave shares why “growth at all costs” and hustle culture burn out good people, how to line up culture, strategy and leadership so they actually support each other, and why purpose has to be more than words on a wall. If you’re a founder, CEO or leader who wants a team that performs without everyone living at the office, this conversation will hit home.In this episode, you'll discover:* Why "fake it till you make it" is the worst leadership advice and what to do instead to become an authentic leader* How growth-focused businesses fail and why evolution-first strategy creates sustainable success without burnout* The difference between corporate slogans and true business purpose—and why purpose must drive every decision* Dave Clare's monkey bar theory for letting go of old habits to grab new leadership opportunities* Why knowing doesn't equal doing in leadership development and how to bridge the gap between knowledge and transformationConnect with Dave Clare - leadership coach:Website: https://www.circleleadershipglobal.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/prophetforpurpose/?enhance=null_________We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details easier than ever! Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! _________Thanks to Tala Offshore for sponsoring this episode. For all your remote staffing needs, visit www.talaoffshore.com _________This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work.Support the showThank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow and leave a review. It helps more founders find the roadmap.For full episodes, level breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Want to identify your level or learn more about The Business Game framework?Visit www.thebusinessgamegroup.comIt's time to Level Up!We’ll see you at the next level. 

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