Leading Under Fire

09/09/2025 28 min Temporada 1 Episodio 28
Leading Under Fire

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What happens when your boss leads with fear, and you still have to lead others?In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Jenn Donahue shares the story of surviving one of the worst leaders she’s ever worked under: a commanding officer in Afghanistan who yelled, intimidated, and hollowed out morale. But instead of following that example, Jenn made a decision that shaped her entire leadership approach.From commanding battalions in war zones to building a thriving engineering firm, Jenn reflects on the key lessons she’s learned about:Building trust under pressureCoaching vs. controlling your teamAccountability without micromanagementHow to decide when it’s time to let someone goThe leadership traits she promotes and protects in her companyThis episode is a powerful reminder that great leaders are forged in challenging moments and shaped by how we choose to respond.Connect with Jenn on LinkedInVisit Jenn's websiteSupport the showTIKTOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE