The Leadership Trap: Why 60% of New Leaders Fail in 18 Months (And How to Avoid It)

Send us Fan MailMost people think a promotion is a reward. It's not. It's a test, and most leaders fail it. I know because I almost did. In a moment of "leadership" I'm not proud of, I told a colleague to do their damn job and hung up the phone.In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and "people and culture" rock star, Maggie Snow, to name the tension nobody wants to say out loud: Confidence vs. Competence, and why 60% of leaders don't survive their first 18 months.⸻⏱️ Episode Highlights[02:12] – The "Gap" Reality: Why the average leader doesn't receive their first real training until age 42, and the damage done in the meantime.[03:16] – Poor Judgment: The humbling reality of having a business degree but Googling "What does a manager do?" on day one.[05:22] – The Montgomery Disaster: How I managed to put Pepsi on a Coca-Cola scoreboard, and the "gangster whisper" from my VP that changed my career trajectory.[12:48] – Standing Up to the CEO: Maggie shares the story of a 90-minute argument that nearly cost her her job, but saved the company's culture.[17:56] – The "Last Company" Trap: Why "this is how we did it at my old job" is often a fast track to leadership failure.[20:49] – The Monday Morning Gap: How to stop leaving your faith at the door on Sunday and start bringing "heavenly wisdom" into your team's toughest moments.[24:10] – The Faith Anchor: Lessons from King David on why the wilderness, not the crown, is what actually makes a leader.⸻Links & Resources Mentioned• Discipled Leader Apprenticeship - PrestonpooreWelcome - Preston Poore• Discipled Leader Book - PrestonpooreExplore the Books - Preston Poore• How is Greater Than What Book - PrestonpooreBook - Preston Poore• About Preston - PrestonpooreAbout Preston Poore - Preston Poore_____Connect With MeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/Facebook: facebook.com/PoorePrestonInstagram: instagram.com/prestonpoore1/⸻Closing ThoughtsIf this episode hit a little too close to home, that's exactly the point: share it with one other leader who needs to know they're not alone. And if you're enjoying the show, take a second to leave a review; it helps more people find us and means more than you know.Peace out. Be a rock starAbout Preston PoorePreston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.comWork with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulseLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston