YDIW Ep 14 - The Crisis of Modern Leadership: Why Visionaries are a Dying Breed - with Rohan

Is true leadership a lost art? In a world filled with managers, where are the visionaries who inspire us to tackle the impossible?In this episode of the Doing It Wrong podcast, host Christian Wehba is joined by leadership coach Rohan to dissect the critical difference between management and genuine leadership. We explore why dynamic, visionary leaders like Elon Musk attract top talent by setting audacious goals like going to Mars, and how historical figures like Ernest Shackleton provide a timeless blueprint for putting people first in the face of impossible odds. Join the conversation as Christian and Rohan break down the essential components of building and sustaining high-performing teams, the cultural barriers that stifle innovation, and the practical steps you can take to become a leader people are drawn to.**Dive into the discussion:**Why transitioning to consulting after 40 can offer more longevity than a traditional career path.Dynamic Leadership in Action: What can we learn from the ambitious, vision-led approaches of leaders at companies like SpaceX? The "Tall Poppy Syndrome": Does Australian culture suppress visionary leaders and encourage "playing it small"?Building High-Performing Teams: It's not just about talent. The crucial role of a leader who provides a vision and then gets out of the way.The Power of Emotional Maturity: Why a leader's ability to create a "safe space" and focus on the team (the "how," not just the "what") is paramount. Culture vs. Process: Are corporate processes and training videos just a way to avoid the hard conversations that truly shape culture? Practical Project Management: A look at tools like LeanTime that prioritize goals and why the language you use (e.g., "catch up" vs. "one-on-one") has a massive impact on your team. Have you ever worked for a truly visionary leader, or seen a team's culture poisoned by a lack of accountability? Share your experience in the comments below!#Leadership #CorporateCulture #Management #HighPerformingTeams #ProjectManagement #CareerDevelopment #DoingItWrongPodcast #VisionaryLeadership #TeamBuildingMentioned in the podcast are David Heinemeier Hansson podcast with Lex Fridman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vagyIcmIGOQAlso Leantime project management software https://leantime.io

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