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 culture
• Why control and compliance are rewarded over empathy and trust
• The hidden costs of poor leadership: burnout, disengagement, and lost innovation
• How structured coaching and models like Lewin’s Ice Cube Change Model can transform leadership behaviours

If you’re an HR leader or L&D professional ready to shift from reactive management to proactive leadership development, this episode offers both insight and action.

P.S. If you want to break the systems that create poor leadership in your organisation, explore my coaching and consultancy services — we can build the structures your leaders need to thrive.

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