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Overpromising Is Killing Your Team | Ep ...

Leila Hormozi
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In this solo episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) looks at a critical leadership pitfall: overpromising. She shares what happens when well-meaning leaders create false hope, how it undermines trust, creates team-wide resentment, and leads to long-term dysfunction. Say less, do more.

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