Bob Locascio: The Hidden Need for Affirmation in Leadership

Bob Locascio: The Hidden Need for Affirmation in Leadership

June 8, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Bob Locascio discusses the importance of affirmation in leadership and shares his personal journey of overcoming unhealthy patterns.

What if the greatest challenge to your leadership isn't a lack of skill, experience, or vision—but an unmet need for affirmation? In this episode, Tim Rush sits down with longtime Crucible Project leader Bob Locascio to explore how woundedness and the desire for approval can quietly shape the way we lead. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Bob shares his personal journey of recognizing unhealthy patterns, learning to receive feedback, and discovering what it means to lead from joy...

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