About this episode
Send a textIn this eye-opening episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into the dirty side of self-sabotage by taking the Saboteur Assessment from Positive Intelligence. Get ready for a raw, honest conversation about the inner voices that derail leaders—even the high performers.From Hyper-Achiever to Avoider, Stickler to Pleaser, these hidden saboteurs shape how we lead, connect, and even how we fail. Kristin and Ron reveal their personal assessment results and talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways these mindsets have shown up in their careers and decisions.They also explore:How saboteurs show up in business and leadershipThe connection between pressure and sabotageTools and strategies to shift from self-sabotage to self-commandThe power of vulnerability and self-awareness as leadership strengthsWhether you’re running a team, launching a business, or trying to get out of your own head, this episode offers insights you won’t hear in most leadership podcasts.Dirty Truth of the Day:“The most dangerous enemy in leadership isn’t the loud one—it’s the quiet one inside your own mind.”Resources Mentioned:Saboteur Assessment – PositiveIntelligence.comThe Sage Mindset and how to grow itCoaching strategies to silence the inner critic4Ward Operations, IncCo-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com
