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Ep 209 – Propped Up
Meta Description: When authority stays too close to the center, teams hesitate. Scott Smith explores what it feels like to carry responsibility without permission to stand on your own judgment.🎙️ Episode Summary“A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” — Marcus AureliusBefore teams disengage, they hesitate.In this episode, Scott Smith looks at authority from the team’s perspective. When decision-making remains centralized, capable people learn to wait. Responsibility exists, but authority feels conditional.This is not a motivation problem or a talent gap. It’s a clarity problem…
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