The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast Episode 357: 7 Ways Leaders Get Stuck and What to Do about It - Part 1 of 2
Nov 16, 2025
Discover the concept of "blockers" that can keep leaders stuck in their roles. Learn how the need to be involved can lead to micromanagement and ways to break this cycle. Explore the urgency bias that pushes leaders to act quickly, raising anxiety within their teams. Delve into the certainty trap, where being right can hinder connection and collaboration. The discussion ties these blockers to family systems, providing deeper insights into leadership dynamics. Stay tuned for more strategies in the next installment!
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Change Starts With Your Functioning
- Changing a relationship system requires changing your own functioning first.
- Uncover, unpack, and unblock help you move from stuck patterns to healthier responses.
Use Uncover, Unpack, Unblock
- Pause and name the belief that's holding you back before reacting.
- Then reframe the limiting belief and replace it with a more effective one.
Resist The Urge To Micromanage
- Before intervening, ask: is this my responsibility or my anxiety?
- Step back and say, "I trust you to lead it," to avoid micromanaging.