What if the very things you believe make you a good leader are actually holding you back? In this episode of “Leading Adam with Adam Binkerd,” things get real… and personal.

With no guest in the studio, Adam Binkerd and Erica Crabtree take the mic to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: the subconscious norms we’ve inherited from society, our upbringing, and past experiences.

From the belief that “leaders should always have the answers” to the classic “if you want it done right, do it yourself,” they unpack how these hidden scripts quietly shape the way we lead, and often sabotage the human experience at work.

Adam shares powerful insights drawn from hundreds of coaching sessions and his own journey through addiction and recovery, giving this episode a raw, refreshing honesty you don’t always get in leadership conversations.

If you're a people-first leader who wants to grow beyond the surface level, this episode is your permission slip to dig deeper.

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Key Takeaways:

• Most leadership missteps are unintentional and driven by subconscious norms.
• Common beliefs like “leaders must have the answers” often backfire.
• Blanket team corrections can harm morale more than help.
• Self-awareness is more powerful than immediate action.
• Our past experiences quietly shape how we lead today.