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60. Hero Syndrome

byJeff Matlow

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Are you trying to be the hero in every situation? As it turns out, being the hero might be your biggest downfall. In this episode, Jeff Matlow grabs the cape of Hero Syndrome and shows you a smarter way to move forward.

In this heroic episode, you’ll learn:
✅ What Hero Syndrome is and why it’s so seductive for leaders
✅ How rescuing your team is a really bad thing to do
✅ Ways to break the pattern of heroism

Sometimes the best thing you can do as a leader is get out of the way. It’s time to take off your cape and hang up your Hero Syndrome.

🎧 Hit play and learn when to step back — and let your team step up.

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SHOW NOTES
[00:00] Introduction
[00:40] My Client Clark
[02:31] The Olympics Of Hero Syndrome
[03:48] The Hero Syndrome Leader
[05:01] The Addiction of Heroism
[05:49] Why Great Leaders Aren’t the Hero
[06:24] From Hero to Guide
[07:07] Hiding Hero Syndrome