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Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
This podcast is dedicated to empowering leaders with actionable insights and practical strategies that drive change, progress, and strong team dynamics.
Each episode, hosted by Rebecca Vickers, delivers targeted strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, all crafted to equip you with the essential tools for effective leadership. For every episode Rebecca welcomes a special guest on the show to share their experiences whether it's navigating their own leadership growth or helping coach others.
Whether you lead a small group or an entire organization, or you are learning how to manage yourself first, join us for this series as we delve into the diverse aspects of leadership through concise and engaging segments.
This podcast is owned and produced by B&B Vickers Entertainment LLC.
Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
The Smartest Person in the Room: Why Intelligence Alone Won’t Make You a Great Leader
Being the smartest person in the room might earn you respect, but it won’t make you a great leader.
In this compelling episode, cybersecurity expert, author, and Ironman athlete Christian Espinosa shares why emotional intelligence, communication, and humility are the missing links in high-performing technical teams.
Drawing from his military background and extreme endurance sports, Christian brings a fresh perspective to leadership in high-pressure environments.
We dive into:
- Why intelligence can become a liability when it blocks connection
- How to lead high-performing technical teams without ego
- What Ironman training taught Christian about resilience, leadership, and mindset
- Why calm under pressure beats being “the smartest” every time
- The one question every new leader should ask their boss
Whether you're leading engineers, analysts, creatives, or anyone who thinks differently, this episode is packed with insights that challenge traditional leadership thinking.
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