Deep Fear
Deep Fear will walk you through the real frontier of leadership: your mind, as in your inner thoughts and feelings always determine your performance out there. The goal of this podcast is to facilitate one clear outcome: that you become your Self – the best, highest, most you you.
Deep Fear
Episode 29: The Silent Killers of Leadership: Ghosting & Gaslighting
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Ghosting and gaslighting aren’t just bad behavior—they’re leadership killers.
In this solo episode, Susanne Biro breaks down two of the most trust-eroding patterns in leadership today and why they’re signs of fear, not strength. She shares real stories—including one where a Fortune 500 exec disappeared after a major engagement—and contrasts them with moments of courage, care, and true integrity.
If you're serious about leading well (at work or at home), this episode is your mirror and your compass.
Why ghosting is cowardice—not just conflict avoidance
How gaslighting shows up in subtle (but damaging) ways
5 questions to elevate your integrity and leadership today