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Podcast #4: Silent Killers & Leadership Pitfalls of Empowering Leadership

Author
Nathan R Mitchell MBA
Published
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://leadempowered.com/2025/08/18/podcast-4-silent-killers-leadership-pitfalls-of-empowering-leadership/

In this episode of The Lead Empowered Podcast, host Nathan Mitchell uncovers the subtle but destructive forces that quietly erode a leader’s ability to empower others. Among these challenges, leadership pitfalls such as micromanagement, withholding praise, and talking more than we listen, often go unnoticed. Left unaddressed, they stifle trust and limit growth. These issues keep teams from reaching their full potential. Nathan breaks down why these hidden habits are so dangerous. He shares practical strategies to confront and overcome them. You’ll learn how to spot the warning signs in yourself and your organization. Also, you will learn how to replace them with practices that fuel trust, accountability, and genuine empowerment. Whether you’re leading a large team or just beginning your leadership journey, this episode will help you eliminate what holds leaders back. It will unlock the conditions where people and performance thrive.

Key Question:
What hidden habits or mindsets might be quietly undermining my ability to empower others—and what will it take for me to replace them with practices that build trust and growth?


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