Episode 419 — AMMA — The Harsh Truth About Leadership Nobody Wants to Hear
Most people want growth, but they surround themselves with people who quietly convince them to slow down.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill pull back the curtain on what leadership really demands when the decisions you make are unpopular, misunderstood, or impossible to explain. From the hidden weight leaders carry to the emotional price of high standards, Michael breaks down why the toughest calls often define your future more than your biggest wins. If you have ever questioned whether doing the right thing was worth the fallout, this conversation will hit home.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why great leaders are often criticized for decisions no one else has the full context for
- How to deliver tough feedback without sacrificing trust, connection, or standards
- What it takes to stay focused on long-term growth without being influenced by complacent people
If you want to rise above the noise, start by refusing to lower your standards for anyone.
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Show Notes:
Some of the hardest decisions you make as a leader are the ones no one will ever understand. “Sometimes they will never know all the things you protected them from or the problems you handled that they never saw.”
Caring about your team means telling them the truth, not protecting their feelings. “If you are worried about hurting someone’s feelings, you are not doing what is actually best for them or for the business.”
You cannot build something exceptional while staying surrounded by people who crave comfort. “If someone is always telling you to relax or take it easy, run from that person if your goal is growth.”
Balance is earned through structure and systems, not gifted on day one. “Yes, you can have balance, but only if you build the foundation that allows for it.”
Social media is not reality, so stop comparing yourself to curated snapshots. “You have no idea what is really happening behind the scenes, and most people are not as happy or successful as their highlight reel suggests.”
The reward for work done well is more work. “If you are doing the right things, there will always be more ahead of you, not less.”
Leadership requires embracing the blame even when it is not yours. “People need someone to blame when something feels off, and more often than not that someone will be you.”
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