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Leadership & Dysfunction | Denise G. Lee

Stop Parenting Your Employees: How to Break Emotional Dependency at Work

You told them twice.Wrote the SOP.Even brought it up—casually—over happy hour nachos. And yet, here you are. It’s 9:42 p.m. You’ve just finished redoing the client report they were supposed…

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How to Lead a Team Without Losing Yourself

Leading a team shouldn’t come at the cost of your peace, health, or identity.And yet—that’s exactly what happens to so many high-capacity leaders.They start off wanting to serve, guide, and…

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When the Deal Feels Off: Spotting the Sociopath Behind the Smile

You haven’t caught them doing anything wrong. They’re charming. Charitable. Always have a smooth answer.They show up just enough to seem dependable—and disappear just enough to keep you off-balance. You…

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You Didn’t Build a Team—You Built a Loyalty Test

You’ve hired the best.Big names. Serious credentials. Respected in their fields. But somehow… they keep leaving.Quietly. Abruptly.No blow-up, no final showdown—just a polite exit and a door that never reopens….

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The Business Games We Play: Reality Show Edition

🎬 [Cue dramatic voice-over] Welcome to The Business Games We Play! The show where ambitious business owners unknowingly sabotage themselves, all while thinking they’re making smart decisions! Tonight, our contestants…

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Discomfort with Silence: The Leadership Pattern No One Talks About

You’re in a meeting. Someone pauses mid-sentence.Or maybe your partner goes quiet after you share something vulnerable.Or maybe… it’s just you—alone with your thoughts. No noise. No distraction. And suddenly?…

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Conflict Avoidance Has a Price—Here’s How You’re Paying It

It started with a message that landed like a punchline—except no one was laughing. “Are you spying on me and my child?” That was the question. No context. No curiosity….

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Toxic Family Patterns, Clouded Leadership: How to Rebuild Your Self-Trust

You can’t lead clearly when your nervous system is trained to flinch. You can’t trust your instincts when your childhood wired you to second-guess. And you can’t build something strong…

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How to Audit Your Business for Hidden Trauma Patterns

You don’t need to be in crisis for trauma to be steering your business.No meltdown required. No scandal needed. If you’re human — and you’ve lived through betrayal, neglect, addiction,…

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Why Self-Trust Feels Impossible After Trauma—and How to Rebuild It

If you clicked this, chances are you’ve asked yourself:“Why can’t I just trust myself already?” I hear you. As someone who’s clawed their way through addiction recovery, emotional upheaval, and…

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