When Leadership Changes You for the Worse (And What to Do) | The Science of Leadership

What do you do when succeeding in your leadership role requires you to become someone you don't want to be? In this segment from The Science of Leadership, co-hosts Tom Collins, MD and Justin Hamrick, MD tackle the uncomfortable reality of character degradation at work. 🔸General Pace’s Warning: Why choosing the wrong organization or role can quietly erode your values over time. 🔸The "Locker Room" Effect: How company culture and peer groups mold morality—and why you inevitably reflect the people around you. 🔸The Weight of Correction: Transitioning from people-pleaser to executive accountability, including delivering hard corrections to top performers. 🔸Under Pressure: How chronic workplace stress unearths defense mechanisms and negative traits that never surfaced before. 🔸The Mirror Test: Confronting the brutal question—are you actually becoming a better leader, or are you becoming worse? When Leadership Changes You for the Worse (And What to Do) | The Science of Leadership 📘 Also, I want to remind viewers about the release of my latest book, "The Four Stars of Leadership Development Guide," whether used individually or as part of a group or cohort, this guide is built for leaders and emerging leaders who want more than ideas. If you are looking for a practical way to become more trustworthy, more credible, and more effective as a leader, this guide was written for you. Don't miss out on this essential resource—order your copy today at Amazon (https://a.co/d/0cze7rEA) or Barnes & Nobles (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...) and share your thoughts with me! Sharpen your leadership skills: Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don't miss an episode dedicated to helping you become a better leader: Spotify 🟢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5IF0hlg... Apple Podcasts 🟣 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🌐 https://www.fourstarleaders.com/