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The Frustrated CEO

The Frustrated CEO

By: Leb Tannenbaum Patrick Lyons & Patsy Feeman
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Your role as the CEO is as difficult as it is important. Yes, it can be frustrating! It can seem like you are alone on the one hand and powerful and influential on the other as you try to make the best decisions possible to set your business up for success. How you show up to lead is as important as what you do …. Having a clear road map to support you to be successful is critical.We are here to help guide your journey by providing proven processes and systems for greater influence, action and success while increasing your own sense of satisfaction and well-being.© 2023 The Frustrated CEO Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Hidden Dynamics That Are Killing Execution Part 2: The Rescuer Leadership Trap | #110
    Jul 29 2026

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    In Part 2 of our series, Hidden Dynamics That Are Killing Execution, Patrick and Patsy unpack one of leadership's most overlooked patterns: The Rescuer.
    While rescuing often comes from a place of genuine care, it can quietly create dependency, stifle growth, and leave leaders exhausted. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize this hidden dynamic, shift from solving every problem yourself, and build the capability your team needs to think critically and take ownership.

    Discover practical strategies to break the cycle of dependence, empower your people, and create the conditions for sustainable execution—without always having to step in and save the day.

    If you're a leader who wants to develop stronger, more self-sufficient teams, this conversation is for you.

    Topics covered:

    -The hidden cost of the Rescuer dynamic
    -Why good intentions can undermine execution
    -How to build capability instead of dependency
    -Practical ways to empower your team to solve problems independently

    👍 If you found this episode valuable, like, subscribe, and share it with other leaders looking to build healthier, higher-performing teams.

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    42 mins
  • Hidden Dynamics That Are Killing Your Execution | The Frustrated CEO | #109
    Jul 10 2026

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    Why do great strategies so often fail in execution?

    In this episode of The Frustrated CEO, Patrick and Patsy uncover the hidden dynamics that quietly derail teams, damage culture, and prevent organizations from achieving their goals. While many execution problems are blamed on processes or strategy, the real obstacles are often rooted in human behavior.

    They explore how both intentional and unintentional behaviors can undermine trust, weaken relationships, and create cultural patterns that make effective execution nearly impossible when left unaddressed. Patrick also shares why leadership begins with genuine care and concern for people—and how leaders who recognize and manage these hidden behaviors create healthier, higher-performing teams.

    You'll also hear why periods of growth don't create new problems—they expose the ones that have always been there, making self-awareness and intentional leadership more important than ever.

    In this episode, you'll learn:
    -Why execution problems often start with hidden team dynamics
    -How unmanaged behaviors quietly erode culture and performance
    -The leadership mindset that builds trust and accountability
    -Why growth exposes existing organizational issues
    -Practical insights for creating teams that execute with excellence

    If you're a CEO, business owner, or leader looking to improve execution and build a stronger culture, this episode is for you.

    👍 Like this video, subscribe for more leadership insights, and share it with a leader who needs to hear this conversation.

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    55 mins
  • Building The Team Your Future Requires | The Frustrated CEO | #108
    Jun 23 2026

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    In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy tackle a challenge they see in organizations of every size: leadership teams that are working hard together but aren't intentionally developing the leadership capacity needed for future growth.

    As organizations grow, existing leadership structures are often stretched beyond their limits, exposing gaps that can slow momentum and create frustration. Patrick and Patsy discuss why growth demands a different level of leadership, the importance of healthy conflict in building stronger teams, and how leaders can identify whether their current team is equipped for what's next.
    They also explore a critical question every leader should be asking:

    Do we have the leadership team needed for the organization we're trying to become?

    If you're leading a growing business and want to build a leadership team that can scale with your vision, this episode offers practical insights and thought-provoking discussion to help you prepare for the future.

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