Leadership and teams · Short · 25 July 2026
Why does a controlling boss get less information? | The Law of Control
The more fear you create, the less truth you hear. Leadership isn’t about controlling every detail, but about creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up.
When you press play, the video loads from YouTube.
Your actions for this week
- Ask your team what problem they’re not telling you about.
- React calmly to the next piece of bad news.
- Replace a daily check with a weekly review point.
More on Leadership and teams
ShortLeadership and teams
Ley de la Decisión Fantasma
Cuando una decisión sale mal y nadie recuerda haberla tomado, la ambigüedad reparte el riesgo pero elimina la responsabilidad. Toda decisión relevante debe dejar claro quién decide, por qué y cuándo se revisa.
Watch the Short
VideoLeadership and teams
Toxic bosses don’t always look toxic
A toxic boss doesn’t always shout or humiliate people: sometimes they seem approachable and get results. Warning signs many companies treat as normal, mistakes in managing people and an awkward question: what if the problem is you?
Watch the video
VideoLeadership and teams
Why aren’t you getting promoted if you’re the best? The trap of being indispensable
Being the person everyone calls can hold your career back, and always relying on your best people is a risk for the company. Three solutions: force people to prioritise, make your contribution visible and stop being indispensable.
Watch the video