EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 28 MIN
The trap of the Buddy Leader
from (un)leaderly · host Barbara Iverson
Send us Fan MailWelcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about leaders who are so concerned that they are liked or seen as one of the cool kids by those they should be leading that they make poor decisions. She talks about how the decisions by those Buddy Leaders can come back around in painful, unwanted ways. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she offers a challenge or task for listeners, to prompt reflection or growth. This podcast is the perfect listen for someone who feels like they don't quite fit to the typical leadership profile. Find us on Instagram @unleaderlypodcastClick follow, like, subscribe or whatever you need to so that you don't miss an episode! Tell your friends, enemies, everyone you know about this podcast!
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about leaders who are so concerned that they are liked or seen as one of the cool kids by those they should be leading that they make poor decisions. She talks about how the decisions by those Buddy Leaders can come back around in painful, unwanted ways. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical l...
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