# Lead Better - The Flaw of Optimism and Overpromising

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Podcast: [Lead Better](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-better-7392154)
Published: 2026-09-18T19:27:57+00:00
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## Resource

Originally recorded for Friday, September 18, 2026 - Scott and Mikey take 15 minutes to discuss this morning's published Admired Leadership Field Notes... The Flaw of Optimism and Overpromising The Field Notes entry itself can be found here... https://admiredleadership.substack.com/p/the-flaw-of-optimism-and-overpromising

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