Why Leaders Have to STOP Avoiding the ‘Good Guy’ Killing Your Culture

23 Sep 2025 • 33 min • EN
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Do you have a “good guy, but…” on your team? They’re smart, hardworking, maybe even a top producer—but they gossip, interrupt, or stir up conflict. You know it. Your team knows it. And yet, you hesitate to act. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas exposes the hidden cost of excusing a good guy, but..., even when it comes from your most likable or high-performing team members. You’ll learn:Why the “good guy, but…” mentality sabotages trust, culture, and resultsThe personal fears and biases that keep leaders from actingHow one person’s bad behavior spreads like wildfire across a teamSix practical steps to spot, address, and resolve these issues earlyHow to redefine accountability so it feels like courage—not cruelty If you’re serious about building high-performing teams and protecting your credibility as a leader, this episode is a must-listen. Listen + Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify|  DOWNLOAD our free Powerhouse Communication Assessment to begin your journey to shift away from the good-guy syndrome.  Support the show

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