The Chris LoCurto Show 645 | Too Much Leadership: Why Good Intentions Create a Disempowered Team
Sep 30, 2025
28:51
Can You Lead Too Much?
In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down how even good leadership can go too far—leading to resentment, confusion, or dependency.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your praise, accountability, or delegation is actually helping—or hurting—this one’s for you.
👇 Episode Breakdown:
00:03:24 – Too Much Praise Feels Inauthentic
When everything is celebrated, nothing feels meaningful. Praise loses power when it's overused.
00:08:14 – Over-Accountability Breeds Resentment and Fear
Constant check-ins and harsh reactions don’t build trust—they build fear and resentment.
00:13:57 – Over-Delegating Without Support Sets People Up to Fail
Dumping tasks without guidance or check-ins leaves people confused and unprepared.
00:16:29 – Overleading Creates Dependency—or Rebellion
Too much oversight leads to either passive followers or frustrated rebels.
00:21:32 – The Sweet Spot Is Empowerment, Not Control
True leadership creates ownership and growth, not just compliance.
00:24:39 – Action Steps
Simple ways to audit your leadership habits and shift toward healthier team dynamics.
00:26:06 – Additional Resources
Check out Episodes 641–644 for more on leadership balance.
Leadership is a relationship, not a formula—and balance is the key to building strong teams.
In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down how even good leadership can go too far—leading to resentment, confusion, or dependency.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your praise, accountability, or delegation is actually helping—or hurting—this one’s for you.
👇 Episode Breakdown:
00:03:24 – Too Much Praise Feels Inauthentic
When everything is celebrated, nothing feels meaningful. Praise loses power when it's overused.
00:08:14 – Over-Accountability Breeds Resentment and Fear
Constant check-ins and harsh reactions don’t build trust—they build fear and resentment.
00:13:57 – Over-Delegating Without Support Sets People Up to Fail
Dumping tasks without guidance or check-ins leaves people confused and unprepared.
00:16:29 – Overleading Creates Dependency—or Rebellion
Too much oversight leads to either passive followers or frustrated rebels.
00:21:32 – The Sweet Spot Is Empowerment, Not Control
True leadership creates ownership and growth, not just compliance.
00:24:39 – Action Steps
Simple ways to audit your leadership habits and shift toward healthier team dynamics.
00:26:06 – Additional Resources
Check out Episodes 641–644 for more on leadership balance.
- 641 | The Role of Coaching in Leadership: Growing Teams Through Mentorship
- 642 | Too Little Leadership—Communication, Problem-Solving, and Guidance
- 643 | Too Much Leadership—Communication, Problem-Solving, and Guidance
- 644 | Too Little Leadership: The Silent Cost of Missing Praise, Accountability & Delegation
Leadership is a relationship, not a formula—and balance is the key to building strong teams.