61 - From Talking to Doing: Why Leadership Teams Stall
From Leadership Kung Fu by Sandi Verrecchia and Jennifer T Long, Business coaches
September 16, 2025 · 28 min · Season 6 · Episode 61
About this episode
This episode discusses the reasons why leadership teams stall and how to overcome these challenges.
Welcome to episode 61 of Leadership Kung Fu! Jen and Sandi are talking the talk and walking the walk to bring you today's topic: why leadership teams can stall! Settle in as they chat about: Words are nice, but action is important Stalling due to fear of conflict Feeling safe in the workplace How multiple priorities can actually be a hindrance Corporate whiplash and fatigue Alignment vs. accountability The Knowing-Doing gap How to stop "The Stall" The One Hard Question What parts you actually play 6 Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Where your bias lives Timeboxing Meeting habits and much more! Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and make sure to check out the video cast under the "Videos" tab! Connect with Jen on LinkedIn and visit her website Own Up!® Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn and visit her website Satori Consulting, Inc! Have a comment, question, or topic for Sandi and Jen? Email us at podcast@own-up.com or leave us a comment on LinkedIn. If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite listening platform!
People in this episode
Hosts: Sandi Verrecchia, Jennifer T Long
Topics covered
- leadership teams
- action vs. words
- workplace safety
- multiple priorities
- corporate fatigue
- accountability
- Knowing-Doing gap
Keywords
- leadership
- team dynamics
- conflict resolution
- workplace culture
- productivity
- decision making
- meeting habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Own Up!®, Satori Consulting, Inc
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