# Living With The Cost Of Unreliable Leadership

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Podcast: [Frustrated And Exhausted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/frustrated-and-exhausted-6710849)
Published: 2026-01-06T23:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://frustrated-and-exhausted.captivate.fm
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## Resource

In this episode of Frustrated and Exhausted , Speaker I dive into the powerful topic of how unreliable leadership impacts women, their well-being, and their performance at work. Instead of focusing on personal shortcomings, I challenge the common narrative around burnout and exhaustion, encouraging listeners to look at the environments and conditions that drive these feelings. A Different View on Burnout: Eexplain that chronic exhaustion isn’t always about individual resilience or personal flaws. Instead, it’s often a normal response to unpredictable, unreliable, and unsupportive work environments. The Impact of Leadership: The conversation highlights how inconsistent communication, shifting priorities, and a lack of transparency from leaders can leave teams feeling exhausted and on edge—even when leaders don’t intend harm. Research on Psychological Safety: Referencing Amy Edmondson’s work, the episode discusses how low psychological safety in a workplace can suppress openness, making employees hide mistakes rather than seek support, ultimately harming performance and engagement. Internalizing Systemic Problems: The episode acknowledges that high-performing women often internalize systemic issues, believing they’re at fault and that self-improvement alone is the solution—even when the real issue is the broader environment. Questions Leaders Should Ask: Calls on leaders to look beyond individual performance and to ask more insightful questions: What are people in my team actually adapting to? What conditions do they face each day? Building Trust & Performance: By fostering trust, belonging, and a culture of honesty, organizations can move away from blame and toward higher energy, engagement, and real performance. Connect with the show: Have thoughts, questions, or s…

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