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The Elephant in the Parlor
We all say we want healthy teams, but what happens when conflict shows up? In this episode, we name the elephant and explore why avoidance isn’t the answer.
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The Wisdom Gap
Idealism Without Wise Counsel: When vision floats free of reality and no one dares to tether it. Leading with ungrounded ideals, without the humility to seek wise counsel or remain teachable, narrows vision, stifles creativity and skills, and kills team spirit, limiting both the leadership team and the mission they hope to serve. One of…
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Voices. Vision. Practices. Community. 4: The Big 10 Culture Killers of Effective Leadership Teams, Part 2
Why do so many leadership teams struggle to thrive even when the mission is clear? In this episode of the Imago Leadership Podcast, we unpack two silent saboteurs: The Soundproof Room and Stories That Burn. If you’ve ever felt unheard, misjudged, or stuck in a leadership echo chamber, this one’s for you. Discover how poor…
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The Empty Chair
What happens when someone doesn’t show up and no one knows why? In leadership teams, silence isn’t neutral. It’s a blank canvas for assumptions, projections, and stories that burn. In this vlog, I explore how absence—literal or emotional—can fracture trust, and how teams can respond with curiosity instead of conclusion.
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Feeding the Cobra
Responding Poorly to Toxic Behavior: When toxic attitudes and behaviors are rewarded and boundaries disappear. This inadvertently destroys life-giving team health through passivity, overcorrection, or disempowerment. Although often dismissed as dreamy, doe-eyed romance novels—an attitude possibly influenced by modern portrayals in movies or the Hallmark Channel—Jane Austen’s literary classics present us with disarming social commentary.…
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Feedback That Builds
Giving feedback doesn’t have to feel like walking on eggshells. The SBI framework—Situation, Behavior, Impact—is a simple tool that helps teams communicate clearly and compassionately. In this vlog, I share how SBI can transform difficult conversations into moments of growth and dignity.
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Confirmation Bias – The Invisible Saboteur
Your brain is brilliant…but it’s not always fair. Confirmation bias is the invisible saboteur in leadership teams: once we form a belief about someone, we start seeing only what confirms it. In this vlog, I break down how this bias shows up, how it burns trust, and what we can do to lead with curiosity…
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