# The 7 Expectations that Leaders Need to Let Go

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Podcast: [Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leadership-currency-with-dr-doug-mckinley-3113043)
Published: 2026-02-09T13:00:00+00:00
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Every leader carries expectations they rarely question. In this episode, Dr. McKinley exposes seven common expectations that quietly undermine leadership when left unchallenged. Drawing from psychology and timeless wisdom, he explores how unrealistic demands erode trust and resilience and how releasing them restores clarity and influence. Healthy leadership starts with telling the truth about how people actually behave. Listen in to hear if any of these expectations may be limiting your leade...

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