The Leadership Trap: Why 60% of New Leaders Fail in 18 Months (And How to Avoid It)

Doing vs. Leading: How to Navigate the Shift from Top Performer to New Leader

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397649/fan_mail/new] Nobody warns you that the thing that made you the best at your job is the exact thing that will make you a terrible leader. One day, you're the go-to person with all the answers. Next, you're managing the people you used to work beside, and nobody handed you a playbook.  In this episode, I'm joined by Josh Block, who went from sales rep on Friday to president of a $30M company on Monday, to unpack the tension that breaks most new leaders: the shift from doing to leading, why most people never fully make it, and what it actually takes to stop being the best player and become the best coach. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Highlights [01:33] – The Doing vs. Leading Gap: 60% of new managers fail within their first two years,  and there's a 10-year gap between the promotion and the training. [03:36] – The Information Desk Trap: How being the best at the job set Preston up for his biggest leadership failure. [06:40] – Friday Sales Rep, Monday President: Josh's story of becoming president of a $30M company,  overnight, at 29 years old. [08:09] – The Layoff Lesson: What happens when your values and your actions don't align — and what it costs your culture. [14:25] – The Three T's: Josh's framework for building a "We" culture — Together, Thoughtful, Transparent. [21:59] – The Conductor Shift: Why the best leaders don't make a sound — and what that means for how you lead. [23:44] – The Jethro Intervention: The oldest "doing to leading" lesson in Scripture — and why Moses isn't the hero of this story. ⸻ Links & Resources Mentioned • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship — prestonpoore.com  • Discipled Leader Book — prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston  • How is Greater Than What Book — prestonpoore.com/book  • About Preston — prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore  • People Matter at Work (Josh Block) — Available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble  • People Matter at Work website — peoplematteratwork.com  • The Transformative Power of Classical Music — Benjamin Zander TED Talk __________________ Connect With Me LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore  Facebook: facebook.com/PoorePreston  Instagram: instagram.com/prestonpoore1 ⸻ Closing Thoughts If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, comment, leave a review; it helps more people find the show. Peace out. Be a rock star. About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

TRAILER - Doing vs. Leading: How to Navigate the Shift from Top Performer to New Leader

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397649/fan_mail/new] Episode 2 is here!!!! You were the best at your job. Then you got promoted, and suddenly, you had no idea what your job was anymore. This week, I'm sitting down with Josh Block, who went from sales rep to president of a $30M company overnight, to talk about the shift nobody prepares you for. Subscribe so you don't miss it! About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

The Leadership Trap: Why 60% of New Leaders Fail in 18 Months (And How to Avoid It)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397649/fan_mail/new] Most people think a promotion is a reward. It's not. It's a test, and most leaders fail it. I know because I almost did. In a moment of "leadership" I'm not proud of, I told a colleague to do their damn job and hung up the phone. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and "people and culture" rock star, Maggie Snow, to name the tension nobody wants to say out loud: Confidence vs. Competence, and why 60% of leaders don't survive their first 18 months. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Highlights [02:12] – The "Gap" Reality: Why the average leader doesn't receive their first real training until age 42, and the damage done in the meantime. [03:16] – Poor Judgment: The humbling reality of having a business degree but Googling "What does a manager do?" on day one. [05:22] – The Montgomery Disaster: How I managed to put Pepsi on a Coca-Cola scoreboard, and the "gangster whisper" from my VP that changed my career trajectory. [12:48] – Standing Up to the CEO: Maggie shares the story of a 90-minute argument that nearly cost her her job, but saved the company's culture. [17:56] – The "Last Company" Trap: Why "this is how we did it at my old job" is often a fast track to leadership failure. [20:49] – The Monday Morning Gap: How to stop leaving your faith at the door on Sunday and start bringing "heavenly wisdom" into your team's toughest moments. [24:10] – The Faith Anchor: Lessons from King David on why the wilderness, not the crown, is what actually makes a leader. ⸻ Links & Resources Mentioned • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship - PrestonpooreWelcome - Preston Poore [https://prestonpoore.com/] • Discipled Leader Book - PrestonpooreExplore the Books - Preston Poore [https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/] • How is Greater Than What Book - PrestonpooreBook - Preston Poore [https://prestonpoore.com/book/] • About Preston - PrestonpooreAbout Preston Poore - Preston Poore [https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore/] _____ Connect With Me LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Facebook: facebook.com/PoorePreston Instagram: instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ ⸻ Closing Thoughts If this episode hit a little too close to home, that's exactly the point: share it with one other leader who needs to know they're not alone. And if you're enjoying the show, take a second to leave a review; it helps more people find us and means more than you know. Peace out. Be a rock star About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

TRAILER - The Leadership Trap: Why 60% of New Leaders Fail in 18 Months (And How to Avoid It)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397649/fan_mail/new] Season 2 is here!!!! The skills that got you promoted might be the exact ones that get you fired. In Episode 1, I'm sitting down with Maggie Snow to talk about the leadership trap nobody warns you about, and how to get out before it's too late. Subscribe so you don't miss it! About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

Lead Now, Rise Later

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397649/fan_mail/new] In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, Preston debunks the myth of overnight success and explores the concept of 'Lead Now, Rise Later.' He also shares insights on navigating your career, developing as a leader, and how best to seize opportunities.  00:00 Introduction: Lead Now, Rise Later 00:34 The Power of Early Leadership 02:33 The Myth of Overnight Success 03:47 Real-World Examples of Perseverance 06:24 The Importance of Preparation 08:50 Four Pillars of Career Success 23:44 The Compound Effect in Leadership 25:01 The Role of Leadership in Preventing Chaos 26:30 The Ripple Effect of Leadership 27:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston