Fixing the Leadership Blame Game

11/12/2025 11 min Episodio 328
Fixing the Leadership Blame Game

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It’s easy to blame a leader. They’re visible. They’re the face of decisions. They’re the ones we point to when work feels confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming.But what if the problem isn’t just the leader—what if it’s the system that shaped them?In this mini-episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher breaks down the real reason so many leaders struggle: they were never given the clarity, tools, or support to lead well in the first place. Drawing from the R@W Note newsletter, Russel explores how organizations unintentionally set leaders up to fail—and what we can do instead.You’ll learn:Why blaming individual leaders keeps us stuckThe missing definitions that derail leadership expectationsThe danger of promoting high performers without preparationHow real feedback loops help leaders actually growWhat it takes to build leadership ecosystems that support everyoneIf you want better leaders, better culture, and fewer leadership blind spots, this episode gives you a new lens—and practical steps—to start fixing the blame game for good.🎧 Listen now to rethink how leadership is built, supported, and sustained.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime