You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve even said it. A team member comes to you with a legitimate problem—something blocking progress—and instead of rolling up your sleeves, you drop three of the laziest words in the management dictionary: “Live with it.”

It’s more than dismissive—it’s leadership malpractice. What you’re really saying is, “Your problems don’t matter. I’m not interested in fixing them. You’re on your own.” And when that message lands, guess what? Your best people are already updating their résumés.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why those words are a morale grenade, how they quietly destroy trust, and what real leaders do instead. I’m going to show you how to replace dismissiveness with leadership that actually earns loyalty, respect, and results.