Listen "Ep#200 You're Trying to Control The Wrong Thing"
Episode Synopsis
Most leaders think they’re holding it all together under duress. But often what they’re really doing is gripping the steering wheel of a car that’s already crashed.Control feels powerful, but it’s actually a symptom of fear. When fear runs the show, we end up managing people instead of leading them, and circumstances instead of ourselves. We seek approval and safety in all the wrong places, forgetting that real leadership begins inside us.In this episode, Dex unpacks why our craving for control is so strong, how it quietly fuels burnout, and what leadership looks like when we stop trying to control the wrong thing.You’ll learn:Why fear and control always travel togetherHow perfectionism, micromanagement, and the need to be right drain your energyThe hidden costs: lost trust, disengagement, quiet quitting, and team dysfunctionWhat true control really is — agency over your inner stateHow to lead through curiosity, psychological safety, warmth, and mentoringDex shares stories from his early leadership days, lessons learned from high-achieving professionals, and practical ways to reclaim your energy and influence without resorting to control.If you’ve been exhausted from trying to hold everything together, this episode will help you reclaim your power and start leading in a way that actually works — for you, your team, and your career.Chat with expert stress coach Dex AI at https://dexrandall.com Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links
More episodes of the podcast Burnout Recovery: Strategies for Professionals
Ep#199 Finding New Hope
16/10/2025
Ep#198 Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human
09/10/2025
Ep#197 Is the “Nice Boss” Really Dead?
02/10/2025
Ep#193 State of Burnout 2025
11/09/2025
Ep#192 Coach AI - Your new best friend
04/09/2025
Ep#190 Burnout Proof
21/08/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.