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Ep. 38 Bad Managers Aren’t Born, They’re Built: Fixing The Systems That Create Them
Ep. 38 Bad Managers Aren’t Born, They’re Built: Fixing The Systems That Create Them
Bad Managers Aren’t Born — They’re Built In this episode, Laura unpacks the uncomfortable truth: bad management is often a product of organisational systems, not personal flaws. From promoting technical experts without leadership training to rewarding control and short-term wins over collaboration and emotional intelligence, many companies unknowingly create dysfunctional leaders. You’ll discover: The common archetypes of bad managers — and how they’re shaped by cultureWhy control and complia...