
E672 - When Great Employees Become Bad Leaders
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration: 33:23
Your great employee just became a bad leader... what happened?
This episode unpacks why even the best employees aren't fit for leadership and how to tell if you've promoted the wrong person. From the traits that make a good lead to awkward demotions, you'll learn how to avoid expensive mistakes (and what to do when you've already made one).
Topics discussed:
Why great employee struggle in leadership rolesHow to tell if someone's in the wrong seatThe yearly leadership "invite"How to demote without losing themThe accountability chart that takes you out of every decisionAn...