# Take Part in Your Own Rescue Instead of Blaming Leadership

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Podcast: [Meta-Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/meta-cast-1035606)
Published: 2026-02-16T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.meta-cast.com/episode/take-part-in-your-own-rescue-instead-of-blaming-leadership
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## Resource

In this provocative episode, Bob and Josh flip the script on their usual leadership-focused content. Instead of critiquing leaders, they're calling out team members who constantly blame their bosses for everything that's wrong. Bob opens with a pattern he's observed for decades: the endless "we could do X if only they would get on board" mentality that permeates lean coffees, webinars, and workplace conversations. He's tired of watching people demonize, marginalize, and stereotype their leaders without any self-reflection. Josh shares his personal journey of learning to "manage up" — a transformation that began when he admitted to Bob that he was frustrated with his own leaders. What started as finger-pointing became a year-long commitment to understanding what leaders actually face. The result? A complete perspective shift. Once Josh understood the impossible balancing acts, the endless problem-solving, and the human struggles behind the title, his frustration transformed into partnership. The hosts challenge listeners to: Stop using phrases like "that's above my pay grade" as a way to wash their hands of problems Assume positive intent from leaders Remember that leaders are humans first — they bleed, they have bad days, they're often only 3-5 years into their leadership journey Get in the game instead of sitting in the stands judging Ask questions to understand rather than criticize Josh shares a powerful story about his child's sports coach who admitted, "I'm still learning how to be a coach. I'm asking you to be patient with me." That vulnerability and honesty is exactly what most leaders are experiencing but rarely feel safe enough to express. The takeaway: You are part of the problem. Take part in your own rescue. Flip the script. Stay Connected and Informed with…

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