Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back?

Most brilliant leaders have an unconscious behavioural coping strategy which causes stress, anxiety, overthinking and a heavy workload.

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Explore the 7 Leadership Saboteurs

The Micro-Controller

Struggles to delegate or trust others’ work, driven by a fear of losing control, failure, or being exposed as inadequate. They often step in to manage details and control outcomes, which can limit team growth, create bottlenecks and overwhelm the leader.

The Relentless Perfectionist

Sets impossibly high standards for self and others, driven by a need to avoid flaws, errors, and criticism through endless analysis and refinement. This leads to overwork, dissatisfaction, and frustration when things are less than perfect.

The Doubting Imposter

Experiences persistent self-doubt and fears being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of competence or achievement. Driven by a need to belong and feel good enough, the leader proves their worth, through over-doing, resulting in stress or burnout.

The Constant Firefighter

Operates in a high-alert, reactive state, treating daily issues as urgent crises. Driven by a sense of duty to protect the organisation, this leader prioritises immediate problem-solving over long-term strategic planning. While motivated by a desire to support the business, this continuous loop can cause burnout and hide systemic structural needs.

The Strategic Procrastinator

Delays critical, high-stakes decisions by channeling energy into routine busywork. Driven by a need to avoid exposure or failure, this leader prioritises comfortable tasks over bold execution. This pattern stalls momentum and limits organisational growth.

The Chronic Harmoniser

Prioritises keeping the peace and avoiding conflict at the expense of necessary change. Driven by a fear of being disliked, this leader avoids tough conversations and compromises their boundaries, inadvertently stalling team accountability and heavily increasing their own to-do list.

The Over-Achiever

Seeks validation and external success, believing they are only valuable for what they achieve, not for who they are. Driven by a subconscious fear that rest is a sign of weakness or laziness, this leader prioritises the next target over personal boundaries. This loop can cause workaholism and lead to internal burnout.

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