The Invisible Gaps That Stall Leadership Growth
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most leaders don't struggle because they're bad at leadership. They struggle because leadership is the only critical job on Earth that people are expected to just figure out (well, that and parenting!).
No training. No playbook. No feedback loop.
If you've ever thought, "I don't know what I don't know", that's not self-doubt. That's the system working exactly as designed.
Most leaders learn by copying what they were exposed to. If your previous bosses were average, chaotic, or absent, that starts to feel normal. And here's the real kicker: most companies are surprisingly resilient to poor leadership. So "doing fine" hides the biggest blind spots. Your team delivers. There's no major conflict.
But that doesn't mean you're leading well…it just means the team has adapted to a weak system.
You can't replicate what you've never seen. And if you've never worked for an exceptional leader, you're building your approach from incomplete models.
In this episode, Em and I break down the invisible gaps many leaders miss...the ones that quietly stall careers, drain confidence, and keep teams performing well below their potential. I'll show you where to look first, and why closing these gaps is the difference between staying stuck and actually breaking through!
Sources mentioned:
Leadership Blindspots link:
Your Leadership Blindspot Identifier
Leadership Beyond the Theory link:
Leadership Beyond the Theory
Episode #380 Don’t Leave Your Leadership Identity to Chance in 2026
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Most leaders don't struggle because they're bad at leadership. They struggle because leadership is the only critical job on Earth that people are expected to just figure out (well, that and parenting!). No training. No playbook. No feedback loop. If you've ever thought, "I don't know what I don't know", that's not self-doubt. That's the system working exactly as designed. Most leaders learn by copying what they were exposed to. If your previous bosses were average, chaotic, or absent, that starts to feel normal. And here's the real kicker: most companies are surprisingly resilient to poor leadership. So "doing fine" hides the biggest blind spots. Your team delivers. There's no major conflict. But that doesn't mean you're leading well…it just means the team has adapted to a weak system. You can't replicate what you've never seen. And if you've never worked for an exceptional leader, you're building your approach from incomplete models. In this episode, Em and I break down the invisible gaps many leaders miss...the ones that quietly stall careers, drain confidence, and keep teams performing well below their potential. I'll show you where to look first, and why closing these gaps is the difference between staying stuck and actually breaking through! Sources mentioned: Leadership Blindspots link: Your Leadership Blindspot Identifier Leadership Beyond the Theory link: Leadership Beyond the Theory Episode #380 Don’t Leave Your Leadership Identity to Chance in 2026 -------------- 🚀 NEW FREE WORKSHOP: THE LEADERSHIP RESET Join Marty and Em for a powerful 3 session virtual workshop designed to sharpen your leadership focus, realign your priorities, and set a clear course for success. 🎯 Don’t miss this chance to reset, refocus, and lead with impact - Register now ———————— You can connect with me at: Website: https://www.yourceomentor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor ———————— Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. 👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had. 🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.