Leadership, Actually
Leadership, Actually — the podcast that cuts through leadership theory and gets into the real-world challenges of managing people, performance, and culture.
Brought to you by Everground Advisory, these are short, practical episodes for founders, executives, and people leaders navigating growth, tension, and everything in between.
Episodes
18 episodes
How to Fire someone nicely
Firing someone will never be easy — but it doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or demeaning.As a leader, how you handle a termination says as much about you as it does about the person leaving. Done poorly, it damages trust across the t...
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Team Meeting Topics That Actually Matter
Most team meetings are a waste of time. Too much status reporting, not enough substance.But when done right, meetings are one of the most powerful tools a leader has — a chance to align priorities, clear obstacles, and fuel momentum....
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How to Tell an Employee They’re Not Ready for a Promotion
One of the hardest conversations for any leader: telling a motivated employee they’re not ready for a promotion. Done poorly, it kills motivation. Done well, it creates clarity, direction, and trust.In this episode of <...
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Is it normal to feel resentful as a manager?
Resentment is one of leadership’s hidden emotions — and most managers feel it at some point. The key isn’t to pretend it isn’t there. The key is to use it as a signal.In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore:<...
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What Boundaries Really Mean for Leaders
Most leaders think boundaries are rules you hand down to other people. But in reality, boundaries aren’t about controlling others — they’re about creating clarity for yourself. They protect your time, your access, and your energy, so you can le...
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How to Stop Overthinking Every Leadership Decision
Overthinking feels like diligence, but it’s actually a leadership trap. The more you loop on a decision, the more energy you drain, momentum you lose, and confidence you erode — in yourself and in your team.In this episode of Leaders...
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The “Shake Off the Last Meeting” Reset
Most leaders don’t show up fresh to each meeting — they carry the last one with them. The tension, the frustration, the distraction. And before long, their team isn’t just getting them — they’re getting the leftovers of the meeting bef...
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Visualization to Regain Leadership Presence
Leadership presence isn’t about charisma — it’s about how you show up in the room. Calm. Grounded. Clear. But when you’re running back-to-back meetings or heading into a tough conversation, it’s easy to lose that presence and slip into...
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What Does Outplacement Include?
When layoffs happen, leaders often ask: what does outplacement actually include — and is it worth it?In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down what traditional outplacement services usually offer — from res...
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The #1 Reason Employees Dread 1:1s
Most employees don’t hate the idea of 1:1s — they hate that most of them are a waste of time. Too often, these meetings turn into status updates, manager monologues, or calendar blocks that get cancelled half the time.In this ep...
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Protecting Yourself as a Founder: Separation, Severance, and Board Dynamics
Founders pour everything into building their companies — but often forget to protect themselves. Boards can replace you. Investors can pressure you out. Acquisitions can shift your role overnight.In this episode of Leadership, Actual...
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Hire Slow, Fire Fast
“Hire slow, fire fast” — it’s a phrase every leader has heard, but few know how to practice well. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we unpack the real meaning behind the mantra:Why rushing a hire creates lon...
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What is outplacement?
What exactly is outplacement — and why does it matter?In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we break down what outplacement really means, how it supports employees during layoffs, and why it’s just as important for c...
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How to Recover from a Leadership Mistake
Every leader messes up. You’ll overpromise. You’ll micromanage. You’ll shut down the wrong idea at the wrong time. The real question isn’t if you’ll make a mistake — it’s how you recover.In this episode of Leadership, Actual...
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Is It Okay to Not Want to Manage People?
Not everyone dreams of running 1:1s, giving feedback, or mediating team drama — and that’s perfectly okay. In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we unpack why management isn’t the only path to leadership, how organizations get it wr...
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What It Looks Like to Lead Well Through Layoffs
Few leadership moments test you more than a layoff. It’s not just an HR process — it’s a human moment with real impact on people’s lives, your team’s trust, and your company’s culture. Handle it poorly, and the damage lingers for years. Handle ...
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