#70 - Leadership Avoidance - The Cost of Dodging Responsibility

Leadership avoidance is rarely loud.
It is quiet. Subtle. And often disguised as being “too busy”, “too nice”, or “waiting for the right time”.

In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, Ami and Zac unpack the uncomfortable but common reality of leadership avoidance in general practice.

We explore:

• What leadership avoidance actually looks like in day-to-day clinic operations
• Why even experienced practice owners and leaders fall into avoidance patterns
• How avoiding difficult conversations, decisions, and accountability quietly stalls growth
• How leadership avoidance impacts team culture, performance, and retention

Along the way, we draw on real-world scenarios from inside clinics and, yes, have a bit of a rant about how leadership avoidance ultimately costs practices time, money, and peace of mind.

If you are a Practice Owner, Practice Manager, GP Lead, or Senior Team Member who knows something is being avoided but has not quite named it yet, this episode will hit close to home.

Leadership does not get easier when it is delayed.
It just gets more expensive.