The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES Becoming the Leader People Actually Want to Follow
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Dec 26, 2025 Andre Young, professional speaker, author, and leadership trainer who moved from therapist and pro athlete to organizational coach. He discusses why promoted performers struggle to lead, first steps for new leaders, resetting relationships with former peers, building trust across tenure, avoiding micromanagement, and practical rituals that keep teams aligned.
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First Promotion Mistake
- Andre accepted his first promotion without asking why or what leadership would require.
- He later found the role buried him by combining old tasks with new leadership duties.
Know Your 'Looper' Style
- Leaders must know their own communication needs to avoid monitoring habits.
- Designing reporting to satisfy the leader's style prevents unnecessary checking and anxiety.
Use A Weekly 'In The Loop' Check-In
- Prevent micromanaging by creating a simple, consistent weekly check-in format.
- Use Monday morning check-ins that list priorities, wins, and needs to keep leaders 'in the loop.'
