One of the most toxic, trust-destroying behaviors in business: the leader who refuses to take responsibility.

You know the type. Something breaks? Not their fault. A deadline gets missed? Must’ve been the team. A decision tanks the project? “Well, I wasn’t looped in.” These managers don’t lead—they deflect. They point fingers so fast they could start a windstorm. And the damage? It's real. Blame culture kills creativity, guts morale, and turns great teams into a stressed-out mess walking on eggshells.

In this episode, I discuss the blame game for what it is: cowardly leadership. I will break down why some managers default to finger-pointing, how it spirals out of control, and—more importantly—how to stop the cycle before it takes your team (and your reputation) down with it.

Because real leadership? It’s not about dodging bullets. It’s about standing up, owning your role, and protecting the people who count on you.

So whether you’ve worked under one of these blame-happy bosses—or had a moment where you realized you were becoming one—this episode is your wake-up call.

Let’s fix it. Let’s lead with integrity. And let’s stop pretending that “I’m not responsible” is anything but a lie.

This is Ignoring the Rules. Let’s get to work.