At some point, we all find ourselves holding on to something we know isn't working.

A habit. A relationship. A team member.

And we have really good reasons for it. Fear, convenience, comparison, not wanting to rock the boat.

But what if the cost of holding on is higher than the cost of letting go?

In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Brown, author of Avocado Leadership and one of the speakers at this year's Intentional Leader Summit. We dig into a principle he calls slow to hire, quick to fire, and we take it way beyond the workplace.

In this episode we talk about:

Why leaders hold on to toxic team members longer than they should, and what it's actually costing them

How the behavior you tolerate as a leader defines the culture you create

The "I know, I'm not, I'm open" framework for having courageous conversations

Why boundaries aren't rules you set for other people

How to stop holding on out of fear, convenience, or sunk cost

Connect with Jacob Brown:

Avocado Leadership Book: https://failforwardbrown.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobaaronbrown/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjakebrown/

Intentional Leader Summit:

Jacob is speaking this year. Grab your ticket: www.intentionalleadersummit.com

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• Grow your leadership development
• Navigate team management with confidence
• Learn how to handle conflict at work
• Apply real, practical leadership tips

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Have you ever wondered if feeling like a fraud might actually be a sign you're doing something right? In this episode of You're the Boss, Now What?, host Desiree Petrich takes on one of the most common experiences in leadership, imposter syndrome, and reframes it completely.

Imposter syndrome was first identified in 1978, and nearly 50 years later, it still shows up in every industry, every experience level, and every area of life. Whether you're a new manager questioning if your team respects you, a parent wondering if you're doing enough, or a leader eyeing your next promotion, the feeling that you're not as capable as others think you are is more universal than most people admit.

In this episode, Desiree walks through seven questions that get to the root of what imposter syndrome actually is, where it comes from, and why eliminating it might not be the goal.

Here's what she covers:

Where imposter syndrome really comes from — and why comparison, societal expectations, and leadership intimidation all play a role

The difference between humility and imposter syndrome, and why confusing the two keeps leaders stuck

The rubber band theory of personal growth — and why the stretch is exactly where you want to be

How to use comparison as a tool for leadership development instead of a trap that holds you back

Why borrowing someone else's belief in you is one of the most underrated leadership skills available to new managers

Whether we can ever fully overcome imposter syndrome — and what it says about you if you think you already have

The difference between hiding your competence and desperately wanting others to see it — and why both come from the same place

If you're a new manager trying to figure out what good leadership actually looks like, this episode is for you.

This podcast for managers is here to help you:

• Grow your leadership development
• Navigate team management with confidence
• Learn how to handle conflict at work
• Apply real, practical leadership tips

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Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead

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You've heard it your whole life. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

And most of the time? That's good advice.

But in this week's tip, Desiree challenges the idea that you always have to find the positive spin — and introduces a concept that might give you the permission you didn't know you needed.

Sometimes the most self-aware thing you can do is just eat the lemon.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Why forcing positivity can actually be a form of avoidance — and what that costs you as a leader

The difference between reframing a hard situation and actually moving through it

Why skipping the disappointment doesn't make it go away — it just shows up later

What it looks like to feel the hard thing on purpose so you can move forward with honesty

This one is short, personal, and hits differently if you've ever been in a season where the silver lining just wasn't what you needed.

This podcast for managers is here to help you:

• Grow your leadership development
• Navigate team management with confidence
• Learn how to handle conflict at work
• Apply real, practical leadership tips

If this episode helped you:

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Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead

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