Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership—what it means, what it should look like, and why we’re seeing more and more examples of leadership gone wrong. Recently, I contributed to a Business Insider article and I was asked about Trump’s leadership style, and it got me reflecting on a bigger issue. How do we ensure leaders don’t follow this bad model built on division, fear, and chaos that is getting so much attention? WHY would other leaders try to emulate that? Guess what - Great leaders wouldn’t…Good leaders wouldn't.
My stance is clear - a leadership style like that where leaders bulldoze their way through decisions, dismiss opposing voices, and create instability instead of unity. But that's not real leadership. It’s short-term dominance that ultimately leads to long-term failure. Today, I’m breaking down why this approach is so dangerous, why some people might be tempted to follow it, and what real leadership actually looks like.
Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about influence. It’s about building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where people can thrive. So how do we move away from out-dated, ineffective leadership models and toward ones that create real, lasting collaboration and impact?
This conversation is too important to ignore. If we want better leadership in business, politics, and society, we have to demand better examples. Listen now to get powerful insights for change on this timely topic.
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…
[1:08] Why It’s Important to Talk About Trump’s Leadership Style
[1:22] Rebel Leadership is About THIS!
[4:51] Several Key Lessons on Practices To Avoid In Leadership
[6:04] Collective Success is Key
[8:26] Transformation is on the Other Side Of Implementation
Episode Show Notes
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Episode Mentioned In The Episode: #115: WHY REBEL LEADERSHIP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER IN 2025
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