Ever feel like the default project manager at home or work? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Regina Lark to unpack soft incompetence—a subtle dynamic that quietly shifts emotional labor onto one person, often with good intentions. Learn how to spot it, talk about it, and rebalance responsibility without resentment.

You’ll learn:

How soft incompetence differs from weaponized incompetence.
Early signs of emotional labor imbalance.
One simple shift to redistribute responsibility more fairly.

Show Notes

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Soft Incompetence: The Subtle Drain on Your Time & Energy