14 Minutes of Leadership Fails

EntreLeadership

Ramsey Network

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management

4.7 • 4.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Bad bosses don’t just create bad days—they create toxic cultures people want to escape. In this episode, John Felkins reacts to real stories about terrible leaders and unpacks the leadership mistakes that damage teams, kill trust, and drive employees away. Next Steps: · 🎥 Watch our video Reacting to Job Postings That Are Too Ridiculous to Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK10nBHcfo8 · 🎯 Figure out your business’s next steps in a free consult call with an EntreLeadership team member: https://ter.li/cjk4u0 · 📞 Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message: https://ter.li/ask-us · 📚 Learn about the EntreLeadership System™: https://ter.li/system-p · 💻 Get EntreLeadership Elite™ for your business: https://ter.li/elite-p · ✉️ Sign up to receive tactical tools, advice and resources in your inbox every week: https://ter.li/enl · 🏢 Attend EntreLeadership Summit: https://ter.li/Summit-Leadership · 🎤 Attend EntreLeadership Master Series: https://ter.li/masterseries-conference · 📖 Order Dave’s book Build a Business You Love: https://ter.li/b4kru2 Connect With Our Sponsors: · Go to Belay Solutions or text ENTRE to 55123 for their free resource! · Go to Christian Healthcare Ministries and use code ENTRE for a 50% credit toward your first month of membership. · Visit NetSuite today to learn more. Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour 💰 George Kamel Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	We spend a lot of time talking about bad hires and how to avoid them.
0:09.0	But sometimes the bigger problem isn't the employee, it's the leader.
0:13.0	If you're a leader, stick with me for a second.
0:16.0	Most leaders don't wake up trying to be bad bosses.
0:20.0	They're overwhelmed. they're moving fast,
0:22.2	they're trying to move the business forward.
0:24.2	But let's be honest, some bosses just shouldn't be bosses.
0:27.7	So today, Entree Leadership's head coach, John Falcons,
0:30.6	is reacting to stories about bad leaders.
0:33.8	This isn't about shaming anyone.
0:35.9	It's about helping you level up your leadership game and avoid becoming a cautionary tale on the internet.
0:41.8	Let's get to it.
0:43.8	All right, we're starting off strong by looking at a few of the infamous Tiger Oil memos.
0:49.3	These came out of the now defunct Houston-based Tiger Oil Company in the 70s. There's about 22 of them total, all from their CEO, Edward Tiger Mike.
1:00.2	And let's just say he was very direct.
1:03.7	Here they are.
1:05.1	Per Edward Mike Davis's orders, there will be no more birthday celebrations, birthday cakes, levity, or celebrations of any kind within the office.
1:17.0	This is a business office. If you have to celebrate, do it after office hours on your own time.
1:25.3	I hate this guy already. The second one. The furniture in this office is
1:31.3	expensive. Do not put your feet on it. I kind of get that. I am paying you to work, not slouch in your
1:39.8	chair with your feet on a desk or a table. I do not go to your home and put my feet on your
1:46.3	furniture. So don't put your feet on mine. He's just a very grumpy person. Okay. Get this one.
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