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The Introvert LeaderAuthor: Austin Hopkins
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The Lies Leaders Tell Themselves
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
I was three weeks into a new leadership role when one of my top performers told me my idea would never work. In that moment, I felt defensive, unsure, and tempted to keep the peace. Instead of addressing it, I told myself a story that made avoiding the discomfort feel smart. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five lies I told myself as a leader, how they quietly damaged my team, and what to do instead.Timestamps1:41 – Lie #1: My Team’s Performance Will Speak For Itself.3:00 – Lie #2: They’re Not Complaining, So They Must Be Happy.4:19 – Lie #3: I’m Being Nice By Not Holding Them Accountable.5:38 – Lie #4: I’ll Just Give The Best Projects/Work to My A Players.6:55 – Lie #5: They Aren't That Bad. I Can Manage Around Them.8:10 – Challenge for Listeners: Label the lie, Take action in 7 days. Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
