The Hidden Impact of Toxic Leadership in Sports

Leaders Under Fire in Sports

Jun 26 2026 | 00:31:27

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Show Notes

Most organizations, and especially coaches and sports leaders, fail to recognize the devastating impact toxic leadership can have on athletes and teams. Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, founder of Culture and Sports, reveals how self-awareness, empathy, and strategic reflection can transform crises into opportunities for growth and resilience. This episode uncovers powerful insights from Jeremy’s diverse experiences, from coaching Afghanistan’s national water polo team during conflict to helping organizations change, showing how leadership can actually create heroes out of difficult circumstances. You’ll discover the unseen ways toxic leadership damages individuals and teams, and the vital cues that signal when a leader is veering […]

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