Coming Soon: Why Real Leadership Means Showing Up for All the Work

Have you ever caught yourself saying something like, *“I just need time for the real work”*?

You’re not alone—and that phrase might be more damaging than you think.

In **Episode 12 of Leadership Explored**, dropping next Tuesday (August 26), we’re digging into one of the most common leadership blind spots: the belief that only *some* work counts.

And here’s the truth we’re exploring:
**It’s all the work.**

Too many leaders dismiss or deprioritize the behind-the-scenes tasks—planning, documenting, reflecting, mentoring, coordinating—as “extra” or “admin.” But these often-invisible efforts aren’t distractions. They’re the glue. They’re what make the visible outcomes possible.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why the “real work” mindset leads to burnout, misalignment, and missed deadlines
* How leadership culture erodes when leaders model selective effort
* The ripple effects of honoring (or ignoring) invisible work
* Practical ways to reframe the unglamorous tasks so they become part of your craft—not chores to avoid

You’ll hear stories from our own experiences, metaphors from music and sports, and actionable takeaways that you can apply immediately—whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging team lead.

And we’ll leave you with this challenge:
**What part of your job do you rush through, avoid, or quietly devalue—when it might actually be what holds everything together?**

We explore that and more in *Episode 12 – It’s All the Work*.

🎧 **New episode drops Tuesday, August 26**
Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or listen directly at [www.leadershipexploredpod.com](https://www.leadershipexploredpod.com)

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– Ed & Andy