Why Are We Still So Bad at Leadership?

Why are we still so bad at leadership? Organizations spend billions of dollars every year on leadership training, books, conferences, coaching, assessments, and development programs—yet many workplaces continue to struggle with poor leadership, ineffective management, disengaged employees, communication problems, and lack of accountability. In this episode of **The PT Perspective**, I sit down with Michael Rajer, entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of Whiteboards & Whiskey, for a real conversation about leadership, business, coaching, organizational performance, and personal responsibility. We get into: • Why leadership training doesn't always translate into better leadership • The role ego plays in leadership and personal growth • Why solving the right business problem matters more than simply selling a service • Leadership, management, and employee alignment • Micromanagement and ineffective managers • Why doing more work doesn't necessarily mean you're creating more value • The importance of understanding your blind spots • Why relationships and the human element still matter in leadership • What it really takes to move from where you are to where you want to be This isn't a formal interview. It's a conversation between two people sharing experiences, challenging ideas, and trying to make sense of what actually happens in the workplace and in business. That's what *The PT Perspective* is about. Leadership. Business. Work. Personal responsibility. Life. And the conversations we probably need to have more often. If something in this conversation makes you think differently, join the discussion in the comments. *Subscribe to The PT Perspective* for more conversations, perspectives, and straight talk about work, leadership, business, and life. #ThePTPerspective #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #Business #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalDevelopment #OrganizationalPerformance #Podcast