Mindtools L&D Podcast
Every week, join hosts Gemma Towersey, Ross Dickie and Ross Garner as we discuss all things work, performance and learning.
Bringing the debate to you
For over five years, The Mindtools L&D Podcast (formerly The Good Practice Podcast), has been a must-listen for anyone working in HR or L&D. It’s an open, supportive, and accessible spaces to debate the world of work, with its mix of expert insights and good humor.
Each week, we talk to special guests, industry leaders, practitioners, and authors to tackle the big questions facing our organizations. We also review the latest theories and share experiences, backed up by learning and performance insights.
Episode 486 — How to escape the ‘hero trap’
Often, leaders are promoted into their roles because of their ability to solve problems. But that strength can become a weakness when it leads to dependency, creating an environment where the leader is always swooping in to save the day.
In this week’s episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross Dickie and Cammy are joined by Bill Flynn, CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors and author of The Hero Trap, to discuss:
- what the ‘hero trap’ is and why leaders fall into it;
- why the behaviors that bring early success often limit growth later on;
- how leadership development programs need to change to address this issue;
- how we can help leaders make the shift from problem-solvers to systems-architects.
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With years of experience, our Podcast hosts focus on creating episodes that challenge in a collaborative way. We’re genuinely interested in the issues our community and industry is grappling with and hope that by talking these through we can help you succeed in your role.
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