Leaders rarely fail because of a single dramatic mistake— it’s the quiet, everyday pitfalls that slowly erode trust, weaken teams, and cap a leader’s impact. In this episode, Karen Pelot joins the podcast to breakdown the most common traps leaders fall into and how to avoid them.

From the foundational role of trust — both predictive trust (“Can I rely on you?”) and relational trust (“Do you actually care about me?”) — to the consequences of inconsistent or unclear communication, we explore why teams disengage long before they speak up.

We also dig into the dangers of leading from ego: believing you have all the answers, resisting vulnerability, and shutting down feedback that could make you better. Finally, we look at why so many leaders struggle with criticism and how learning to handle it well becomes a competitive advantage.

This episode gives leaders a roadmap for self-awareness, stronger relationships, and healthier, higher‑performing teams.

Karen Pelot is the founder and managing practitioner of PERSPECTIVES, which started in 2007 as a mediation firm. Fueled by client requests, PERSPECTIVES evolved into the leadership coaching & development consortium it is today. Karen thrives in helping leaders accomplish more – with less stress and better results. She brings deep expertise in leadership strategy, team alignment, conflict resolution, and people dynamics. A former Fortune 100 senior leader, Karen serves as an executive coach, facilitator, and speaker.

Visit https://www.perspectivesllc.com/ to learn more and connect with Karen.
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On the episode of Ideas Into Results, Jeremy Couch interviews John Crossman to discuss his path to success in business, how he has built connections with influential business and political leaders, and why he is so passionate about addressing mental health issues. This episode encourages leaders to pursue success by investing in people and prioritizing their own well‑being.

John Crossman is one of the most well-known and respected real estate minds in the country. John is the founder and president of CrossMarc Services, where he and his team provide real estate investment, advisory, and brokerage services. This episode was originally recorded in 2020.

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If you are a leader, do you realize that employee turnover has hidden costs you might be overlooking? Turnover costs you more than just recruiting, onboarding, and training fees. It drains culture, trust, and productivity in ways leaders rarely calculate.

On this episode, Maisie Alicea joins the show to discuss how leaders can create healthy and thriving workplaces that bring out the best in their people. Maisie is the owner of One Accord Consulting, and she is also a licensed psychotherapist.

During our conversation, we discuss how to uncover the hidden costs of high turnover, the warning signs most leaders miss, and practical steps to stop the revolving door before it spins out of control.

You will learn:

• The real financial and cultural costs of employee turnover
• How turnover erodes team trust, productivity, and client relationships
• Early warning signs that leaders miss before people walk out
• Practical ways to stop the “revolving door” effect

This episode will equip you with knowledge and tools to help you build a culture that attracts and retains great people!

To connect with Maisie, be sure to visit her website at https://www.one-accord-consulting.com/.

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