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The Real Truth About Leadership: Debunking the Myths. Teaching What Works.

The Real Truth About Leadership: Debunking the Myths. Teaching What Works.

By: Thomas R. Harris
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Leadership is one of the most talked-about topics in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. With so much content, so many "styles," and so many competing ideas, it can be hard to know what to actually focus on.

The Real Truth About Leadership simplifies it. We cut through the confusion, clear up the common misconceptions, and teach leadership the way it actually works — built on influence, grounded in principles, and practical enough for anyone to apply. No fluff, no fads. Just what works.

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Episodes
  • Why the First Words Matter

    Why the First Words Matter
    Apr 24 2026

    How you open a conversation can make or break how it ends — and the research backs it up. In this episode, we break down why leaders who start harshly almost always end poorly, what to do before you walk into a tough conversation, how to separate facts from the stories you're telling yourself, and what to do when you're the one on the receiving end of a bad start. Practical tools from Crucial Conversations, Never Split the Difference, and more.

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    18 mins
  • Is leadership universal or situational?

    Is leadership universal or situational?
    Apr 17 2026

    Is leadership about fixed traits, or does it depend entirely on the situation? In this episode, we argue it’s both: leadership is grounded in universal principles but always applied situationally.

    Using examples from communication, medicine, soccer, jazz, and Deming’s critique of “copying without knowledge,” we show why best practices often fail—and what leaders should focus on instead.

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    12 mins
  • The Leadership Trap You May Be Falling Into Every Day (And Don't Realize It)

    The Leadership Trap You May Be Falling Into Every Day (And Don't Realize It)
    Apr 10 2026

    Water flows downhill. Electricity takes the easiest route. And according to science, your brain does the same thing. But what happens when that natural pull quietly shapes how you lead — who you confront, what you tolerate, and what you never say? This episode might make you uncomfortable in the best way.

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    25 mins
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