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#0426 – Stop Being the Fixer & Start Leading People with Robert Heath, Sr.
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- Deep Leadership
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 2350
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Summary
Most leaders don’t fail because they don’t care. They fail because no one ever taught them how to lead. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Robert Heath Sr., a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and leadership coach, to unpack one of the biggest traps leaders fall into—the need to be the fixer. If you’re the person everyone relies on to solve problems, this conversation might hit close to home. Because the truth is this: The skills that made you successful as an individual contributor are the exact skills that will hold you back as a leader. We dig into: Why high performers struggle when they step into leadership roles The hidden cost of “being the go-to person.” Why leadership is the opposite of getting things done yourself How to shift from problem solver to obstacle remover The power of aligning purpose, identity, and daily actions Why miscommunication is quietly draining your team’s performance How to actually empower your team to step up and take ownership Robert shares hard-earned lessons from the military, education, and corporate world—and breaks down what it really takes to bring out the best in your people. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated with your team, or stuck carrying too much… this episode will give you a better way forward. Connect with Robert Heath Sr.:Website: https://www.robertheathsr.com Free Resources for Podcast Listeners! Loved what you heard from Robert on today’s episode? Take your leadership to the next level with two free tools designed to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUgyl95jg0nhjjbruVhmfdhbbFWnFS5aErFK0U0dcYifplLQ/viewform Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you want to become a better leader and build a world with better bosses, hit subsc…