Talking Is Not Walking: When Leadership Mistakes Dialogue for Action
Fri Feb 06 2026
“Let’s start the conversation” has become a comfortable way for leaders to delay real change.
In this R@W Note mini-episode, Host Russel Lolacher explores why talking about improvement isn’t the same as starting it — and how conversation without follow-through quietly damages trust, morale, and credibility at work.
Leadership isn’t measured by what’s said in the meeting.
It’s measured by what happens after it ends.
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“Let’s start the conversation” has become a comfortable way for leaders to delay real change. In this R@W Note mini-episode, Host Russel Lolacher explores why talking about improvement isn’t the same as starting it — and how conversation without follow-through quietly damages trust, morale, and credibility at work. Leadership isn’t measured by what’s said in the meeting. It’s measured by what happens after it ends. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime