When the Leader Is the Problem: The Courage to Change. | Ep. 186

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you realized that you—not your team—were part of the leadership problem? That realization can be painful, but it can also begin your most important growth. In this episode, Dr. Lisa DeVore, United States Air Force veteran and author of Pawprints on Leadership, shares how she confronted a low-empathy leadership moment and chose to grow from it. We discuss how authoritarian leadership models can cause us to prioritize rules and results over people, why reflection and apology matter, and how emotional intelligence and active listening make us better leaders. Lisa also explores the importance of followership and the lessons she learned from Bailey, her service dog—including the powerful truth that sometimes the person leading us has no title or words, just greater awareness. Subscribe to Unarmored Talk, share this episode with someone who leads others, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show. Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. God bless. Connect with Dr. Lisa DeVore Book — Pawprints on Leadership: [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0G2L2VZ89?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SAMWGJ2YXEZ7DBNCB1PP&bestFormat=true] LinkedIn: [Dr. Lisa DeVore, PMP, SSM | LinkedIn] Chapters 00:00 — Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:49 — Lisa’s Air Force-to-Space Force Path 04:21 — Owning a Low-Empathy Leadership Moment 07:15 — How Authoritarian Models Shaped Her 08:41 — Why a Trusted Teammate Stayed 12:51 — Followership as a Leadership Skill 16:32 — Letting Bailey Lead When It Matters 18:29 — Pause, Observe, and Give Yourself Grace 20:01 — Where to Find Lisa and Final Sendoff Support the show Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com Email: [email protected]