{"podcast":{"title":"MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow","slug":"mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow-7308599","podcast_index_feed_id":7308599,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e1/4c/48/dc/e14c48dc-65c8-49a9-b0be-15f276b5c439/ed1cd8b7e6fa5eb11e6e4e266d2ec94422feec9bbdbad3af4f2a8e2f3c77e043be261c15137940e8077ca85aee39e8ddb32ea7180fb020494d8c9f9486e66038.jpeg","author":"Eric Pfeiffer","episode_count":66,"summary":"People don't quit jobs, they quit bad leaders. We've all been there. Working under a leader who made every day feel like a battle, where communication was lacking, vision was unclear, and pressure felt like a crushing weight rather than a challenge to rise to. But what if you could be the leader who changes that? The MPWR Podcast is here to help you do just that. Hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, this podcast is for leaders who want to show up stronger, smarter, and more resilient in an increasingly high-stakes world. Because let's face it, leadership isn't easy. 83% of companies say leadership development is crucial, yet most leaders are left to figure it out on their own. And when leadership fails, the consequences are massive: • Toxic cultures • Disengaged employees • High turnover and burnout But when leadership thrives? Everything changes. • Teams feel empowered and engaged • Communication is clear and trust is strong • Productivity and performance soar Leadership is more than a job, it's a responsibility. And the best leaders? They don't just manage; they inspire. They create environments where people thrive, take ownership, and step into their full potential. E…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T16:21:39.562021+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow-7308599"},"episode":{"title":"#39: Why Leaders Feel Stuck And Why Pushing Harder Makes It Worse","slug":"39-why-leaders-feel-stuck-and-why-pushing-harder-makes-it-worse","published_at":"2025-12-29T11:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow-7308599/39-why-leaders-feel-stuck-and-why-pushing-harder-makes-it-worse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow-7308599","url":"https://mpwrcoaching.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6e1df792-57b8-469e-9ef3-d34ea57159aa/e38_s2_Mpwr_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=4924330","summary":"Why Leaders Feel Stuck (And Why Pushing Harder Makes It Worse) There's a moment in leadership most leaders don't prepare for. You're experienced. Capable. Proven. The strategy is sound. The team is strong. And yet, progress feels heavier than it should. What once moved quickly now requires more effort. Decisions take longer. Momentum feels harder to sustain; not because you've lost discipline or drive, but because something deeper is shifting. For high-level leaders, the instinct is almost automatic: push harder . Apply more pressure. Increase output. Demand more from yourself and your team. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast , we examine why that instinct often backfires. This conversation explores why leaders feel stuck not when they're failing but when they've outgrown the way they've been operating . At this level, effort alone no longer creates breakthroughs. Growth requires expanded capacity, deeper awareness, and a recalibration of how leadership is embodied. You'll learn why: High performers hit invisible ceilings effort can't break Doing more can actually create more resistance Stagnation is often a signal of readiness — not weakness This episode is for CEOs and senior leaders navigating the quiet, internal transitions that rarely make it into boardrooms but shape everything that follows. If you've been asking yourself \"Why doesn't this work the way it used to?\" — this conversation will help you see what's actually happening, and what to do next. 💬 Standout Quotes from the Episode \"Feeling stuck isn't failure, it's feedback.\" \"Effort can't fix a development problem.\" \"Most leaders don't stall because they lack discipline. They stall because the season requires a different kind of growth.\" \"When what used to work stops working, it's not a breakdown. It's a tra…","meta_description":"Why Leaders Feel Stuck (And Why Pushing Harder Makes It Worse) There's a moment in leadership most leaders don't prepare for. You're experienced. 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