Dusty Holcomb breaks down three of the most common leadership blind spots he sees every week in coaching sessions with high-performing teams, seasoned executives, and fast-scaling founders. With clarity and conviction, he unpacks how these often-unseen patterns quietly derail execution, dilute energy, and create frustration. Drawing from real-world experience, Dusty explores the cost of vague expectations, the gap between agreement and true commitment, and the consequences of a weak accountability culture. Through practical examples and sharp insight, he shares a framework for leading with intention—clarifying the "what by when," confirming alignment, and following through with consistency. This episode is a candid reminder that leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being clear, committed, and courageous enough to say the important things until they echo.
Key Takeaways:
• Alignment isn’t just about agreement; it’s about commitment to deliver and take ownership of the result.
• Accountability cultures thrive when people hold themselves responsible—but leaders must reinforce it through consistent follow-up.
• All three blind spots—lack of clarity, misaligned commitment, and weak accountability—are fixable, but only if leaders are willing to see and address them directly.
Key Timestamps:
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00:00) – Leadership Blind Spots
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01:03) – Blind Spot #1: Lack of Clarity
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05:59) – Blind Spot #2: Misalignment
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07:53) – Blind Spot #3: Weak Accountability Culture
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12:53) – Bonus Insight: The Power of Repetition
Key Topics Discussed:
Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Self-Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Clarity, Organizational Leadership
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Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth.
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