Why 99% of Leadership Training Fails And How to Fix It - Maren Perry

Why do so many expensive corporate leadership programs end up collecting dust in a drawer? Maren Perry, Founder & CEO of Arden Coaching, has spent nearly two decades navigating the messy, human side of leadership. She joins the show to reveal why traditional leadership training fails (hint: it's not a lack of data) and how to break through the egos and excuses of highly resistant executives.This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of embracing failure as a daily practice. Maren explains the fascinating neuroscience behind the "Amygdala Hijack"—the biological reason smart leaders lose their temper under pressure. Discover why focusing purely on the bottom line actually ruins team morale, how to use the "5 Whys" to fix a broken department, and why the best leaders are the ones willing to have uncomfortable conversations.In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:* The Stickiness Problem: Why most leadership training is a total waste of money.* How to break through a resistant leader's ego by finding out what they *actually* care about.* The Results Myth: Why focusing purely on "hitting the numbers" destroys team performance.* The Michael Jordan Rule: Why your job as a leader is to take a shot, not be perfect.* The Neuroscience of a Meltdown: Understanding the "Amygdala Hijack" and fight-or-flight in the boardroom.* How to turn around a failing, disconnected team using the "5 Whys".* Maren's definition of true success: Looking your kids in the eye at the end of the day.This episode is for HR professionals, executives looking to improve their company culture, or any manager who wants to stop reacting emotionally and start leading consciously.Connect With Maren Perry:* Website: https://ardencoaching.com/ (Mention "FailCraft" in the contact form for a FREE assessment!)* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marenperry/Chapters:00:00 Hook: Our Job is to Take a Shot, Not Be Perfect00:55 Introduction: Maren Perry & Arden Coaching01:35 Why Traditional Leadership Training Fails to Stick03:41 Breaking Through Executive Egos and Resistance06:24 The Myth of "Results-Driven" Leadership08:13 Why Great Leaders Need to Embrace Failure11:26 The Neuroscience of Bad Bosses (The Amygdala Hijack)13:56 How to Diagnose and Turn Around a Failing Team15:43 Maren's Definition of True Success16:09 How to Get Your Free Leadership Assessment