The Executive 5 - You’re Treating Symptoms, Not Causes

The Executive 5 - You’re Treating Symptoms, Not Causes

May 27, 2026 · 5 min · Season 2 · Episode 15

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In this episode, Daniel Craig Johnson discusses the leadership mistake of addressing symptoms rather than the root causes of problems within teams.

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-) But more importantly, let us know what you think, suggestions, topics, constructive criticism... ALL WELCOME!! In this episode of The Executive Five, I tackle a leadership mistake that keeps smart teams stuck: treating symptoms while the real cause keeps getting away. When leaders react to the loudest problem instead of diagnosing what keeps making it likely, the same issues return, just wearing different clothes. This five-minute executive brief sharpen...

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