Reflections on Leadership

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410. The Price of Feeling Special Oct 30, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl Bimshas discusses "The Price of Feeling Special," especially as we head to the voting booth.

The desire to feel special can lead people to excuse a leader’s dishonesty, cruelty, and abuse of power when they believe that leader will deliver something for them. The price is surrendering independent judgment and shared principles, and losing accountability when we excuse in our own leaders what we would condemn in others.

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About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership Strategist and Author Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership to challenge your perspective and offer insights to help you manage better and lead well.

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409. Leadership Is Too Important to Be an A-hole Oct 29, 2026

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In this strongly worded episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl Bimshas discusses leadership's importance and responsibilities.

Don't Be the A-hole on the Team

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408. Strengthening Leadership Without Becoming a Jerk Oct 02, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl Bimshas discusses how you can become a stronger leader without becoming a more difficult person to work for.

Effective leadership includes being able to say, "I got that wrong." Then do something about it. Acknowledge it. Understand it. Repair what needs repairing. Change what needs changing. Then keep going.

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407. When Your Values Cost You Something Sep 22, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss your courage and moral leadership.

Most leaders can tell you what they believe. They can point to their values on a wall, in an employee handbook, or in a speech to the organization. But if you don’t responsibly stand up for those values when things get difficult, do you really have them?

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406. The Question Is Good. The Rule Is Not. Sep 17, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas urge leaders to resist grading employees. Instead, explore three questions.

Are they performing at the level this role requires?
If they aren't, do I believe they can get there?
Am I willing to do what leadership reasonably should do to find out?

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405. Don’t Bring Me Problems Without Solutions Sep 15, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss “Don’t Bring Me Problems Without Solutions,” the phrase leaders should stop saying.

Identifying a problem and resolving it are two different skill sets.

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404. Who Says You’re Ready to Lead? Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on the five basic commitments to effective leadership.

1. Take responsibility for your impact.

2. Tell yourself the truth.

3. Make decisions.

4. Tell people what they need to hear.

5. Take initiative.

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403. When Feelings Start Making Leadership Decisions Aug 25, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on the seven places leaders often get stuck.

1. Indifference → Make Contact

2. Indecision → Decide

3. Doubt → Use Evidence

4. Worry → Convert

5. Over-caution → Ship

6. Pessimism → Get Data

7. Complaining → Convert or Stop

These tendencies are different, but they have something in common: they can make inaction feel reasonable. That's what makes them dangerous.

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402. Accountability Isn’t a Threat Aug 18, 2026

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In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on effective accountability and how it works best as a positive practice that lets people confidently own their commitments, actions, and results.

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