Why Most Leaders Secretly Want a Team That Agrees With Them

What if the very thing making leaders successful is also the thing destroying them? In this powerful conversation, leadership coach Janet Jones shares 30 years of wisdom from coaching nearly 100 top executives across the globe — including Unilever India. We dive into ego, burnout, psychological safety, the lies leaders tell themselves, and why the best leaders are the ones willing to look inside. If you're a leader, aspiring leader, or someone navigating a tough boss — this episode is for you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Hidden Cost of Ego in Leadership 2:06 - How Janet Started Coaching Back in 1995 4:09 - How Coaching Has Evolved Over 30 Years 5:26 - The Biggest Surprise After Coaching 100+ Leaders 8:18 - Janet's Personal Tough Times & What She Learned 10:09 - Beating Cancer & The Power of Inner Work 12:01 - Warning Signs of Burnout (6 Months Before It Hits) 13:10 - What Top Leaders Really Look Like Behind Closed Doors 14:38 - The One Pattern That Breaks Most Leaders 16:18 - Coaching Across Cultures: UK, France, Korea & India 17:53 - Do People Really Leave Managers, Not Companies? 19:07 - The Loneliness at the Top 20:10 - Why Psychological Safety Has Become a Buzzword 22:16 - Confidence, Trust & Leading From Values 23:22 - Inside the Unilever India Transformation 25:07 - When Ego Helps vs When It Destroys Leaders 26:45 - Why Most Leaders Can't Handle Honest Feedback 29:15 - When a Leader Isn't Fit to Lead 32:41 - The Most Common Lie Leaders Tell Themselves 33:44 - Why Leaders Secretly Want a 'Yes Team' 34:51 - Can Coaching Fix a Toxic Leader? 36:39 - The Truth About Power & Positional Authority 37:55 - The Biggest Gap in Leadership Training Today 42:15 - Advice for Young Leaders Starting Out 42:52 - What Coaching Has Taught Janet About Herself 🔗 CONNECT WITH Janet Jones: → Contact Janet https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-jones-1092b84/ → Janet's new course: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ktgdx2wpcszp84uzgnytj/POP-Flyer.jpg?rlkey=cg2l00extgi0554h0ugm26j37&st=0p9jzc8o&dl=0 💬 If this conversation resonated with you, drop a comment below and let me know your biggest takeaway. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with a leader who needs to hear this. #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment -- Gear I use (Amazon Affiliate links) 📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42lcOpO (UK) | https://amzn.to/4ddeYNf (INDIA) 📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/3ZGJnhm (UK) | https://amzn.to/4jNqmBr (INDIA) 🔍 Lens: https://amzn.to/4i5rKyf (UK) | https://amzn.to/4deO3AV (INDIA) 💡 Lighting: https://amzn.to/4lliBo0 (UK) | https://amzn.to/43KvZKt (INDIA) 🎙️ Microphone: https://amzn.to/4i6EKUe (UK) | https://amzn.to/3FiR46N (INDIA) 💻 Software: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=rohit27 -- Check out the latest programs from our supporter, Abhyudaya Global Coach Circle, at https://abhyudayacoach.com Disclaimer: The Rohit Gautam Show aims to explore leadership and coaching through diverse perspectives to inspire current and future leaders. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the beliefs or positions of the host or the podcast. We encourage open dialogue and respect for varying viewpoints, understanding that every experience shared contributes uniquely to the broader conversation on leadership and personal development. Stay updated with our latest leadership & coaching insights: 📺 Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRohitGautamShow Connect with Us Online: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therohitgautamshow/ 🔸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rakbhacoaching 🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RohitGautamShow Join our community, and let’s grow together! -- #Leadership #Coaching