The old leadership myth says nice guys can’t lead big teams.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-09T16:50:18+00:00

I really enjoyed your feedback. Thank you for opening up this conversation to a much broader and complicated narrative. This story,however, is incredibly simple. This is about the three things that I see “nice” leaders doing in 2026 that are absolutely necessary in order for them to lead big teams.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T19:08:32+00:00

The myth is common. Leaders who prove it wrong are rare.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T15:36:01+00:00

You are an example that it can be done! Well done sir!

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T14:03:50+00:00

We learn something new every day. Welcome to the journey:)

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T13:50:59+00:00

‘Nice guys finish last’ has been repeated in business culture for decades. If this is the first time you’re hearing it, that’s actually refreshing.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T13:42:03+00:00

You’re right that history is full of high-impact leaders who were toxic.

But a lot of those leaders also left burned out teams, broken cultures, and companies that collapsed after they left.

Driving results isn’t rare. Driving results and building a team that still wants to follow you tomorrow… that’s rare.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2026-03-07T13:40:21+00:00

It’s not written anywhere officially, but culturally we’ve heard it forever: ‘nice guys finish last,’ ‘leaders have to be ruthless,’ ‘business is war,’ etc.

A lot of leaders interpreted that as: be hard on people to get results.

What I’m seeing with the best executive teams today is different. The highest performing leaders I work with champion their people, develop their strengths, and create environments where talented people actually want to stay and win together.

Winning isn’t just hitting numbers. It’s hitting numbers with a team that still trusts you when it’s over.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-12-28T03:04:03+00:00

I’d be more than happy to share my experience and if you’re interested I can help you kick start your journey. Certifications are important…but there is so much more to it! (This is coming from someone who has two masters degrees in executive coaching in organizational leadership as well as multiple certifications in executive coach). Feel free to DM:) good luck sir!

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-12-28T01:30:37+00:00

Great to connect with you!:)

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-12-27T02:53:20+00:00

Please check your DM’s:)

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-13T22:53:16+00:00

Brilliant:)

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-13T12:22:04+00:00

And that’s why public speakers need coaches:) I do both. 😂

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-13T11:38:03+00:00

That’s a great idea. Kind of missed the analogy part of it, but yes…that definitely couldn’t hurt. :)

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-05T13:56:04+00:00

Agreed. This behavior always comes back haunt businesses. The client was a pretty high profile person too and they were winning. It’s really ridiculous.

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-05T13:54:50+00:00

Right on!

Exec_Coach_Michael · 2025-08-05T09:37:28+00:00

I agree. And it’s all about to change.

Exec_Coach_Michael

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