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#0414 – How Pressure Turns Good Leaders Into Bad Bosses with Sabina Nawaz
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- Deep Leadership
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- Jan 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2232
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Summary
How Pressure Turns Good Leaders Into Bad Bosses Most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill or good intentions. They fail because pressure changes how they show up. In this episode, executive coach Sabina Nawaz explains why pressure, not power, is the real force that corrupts leadership. Drawing from her work with senior leaders at Microsoft and Fortune 500 companies, Sabina breaks down how well-meaning managers slip into micromanaging, rescuing, and control—and how those habits quietly damage trust, performance, and culture. You’ll learn: Why pressure triggers the worst leadership behaviors The “sole provider” trap many leaders fall into without realizing it Why promotions are one of the riskiest moments in a leadership career How to lead yourself first so pressure doesn’t lead for you If you want to stay effective, human, and trusted as a leader—especially under pressure—this conversation is a must-listen. Learn more from Sabina Nawaz here: https://sabinanawaz.com/ https://growthroughpressure.substack.com/ Subscribe for more powerful leadership conversations! Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices