# When Leaders Don’t Hear the Bad News

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Podcast: [🎙️ The Safety Edge Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-safety-edge-podcast-7643857)
Published: 2026-01-31T07:07:04+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1171

## Resource

The episode explores the dilemma of speaking up in a culture of silence, where leaders face the challenge of addressing safety concerns in an environment resistant to bad news. It delves into the impact of coaching-based leadership and the strategies for creating a culture of trust and truth. Takeaways Coaching-based leadership approach Silence as a response to conditions Chapters 00:00 Insights and Reflections

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