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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why Your Best Employee Might Be Your Worst Manager

from The Intentional Workplace

On this week’s episode of The Intentional Workplace, we’re unpacking “Why Your Best Employee Might Be Your Worst Manager.”Too many organizations promote based on output, not leadership readiness. Being exceptional at doing the work is very different from being responsible for other people doing the work.In this 15-minute conversation, we discuss: • Why promotions without preparation backfire• How to evaluate leadership potential before handing over a team If you’re scaling a team, building bench strength, or thinking about internal promotions, this one will challenge you—in the best way.Fifteen minutes.Two experts.Intentional work.

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