The Leadership Instinct That's Costing You

Most leaders have been told to push through, power through, and get back to performing as quickly as possible. But what if that instinct is part of the problem?In the first episode of The Inner Game of Leadership, Tony Everett lays out the manifesto for Season 1: the leaders who win are the ones who can stay in the unresolved moment — ambiguity, conflict, fear, pressure, and discomfort — without collapsing it too soon.Tony explains why the reflex to make hard feelings stop can become one of the most expensive habits a leader has. A tough conversation gets rushed. A fast hire gets made. Doubt gets buried under hustle. The discomfort goes away for a moment, but the real problem stays alive.This episode introduces a different way to lead: not by pushing through harder, but by learning to stay clear inside pressure, regulate before reacting, and build self-trust one rep at a time.What you'll hear in this episode:Why "push through" advice often misses the real issueHow leaders collapse tension to escape discomfortWhy fast relief can create long-term leadership problemsWhat it means to stay in the unresolved momentHow calm and self-trust are trained under pressureWhat this season will explore through upcoming guests