Sharpen 2.0: The Podcast for Professionals

Author: Kirby Green

"As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another." Sharpen is the podcast for young professionals to sharpen their gifts and influence in the workplace and beyond.
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Sharpen 2.0 - Learn From Who Not to Be
Episode 46
Monday, 24 November, 2025

We all hear the advice to “find a mentor,” but here’s the part no one talks about—it’s just as valuable to learn from people you don’t want to be like. In this episode, we dig into why bad examples can be some of our best teachers. Watching poor leadership, unchecked ego, or burnout in action gives us clues about what to avoid and who we want to become instead. Growth isn’t just about following the right role models—it’s also about recognizing the warning signs in the wrong ones. The people who show you what not to do might be shaping you the most.

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