Aug. 4, 2025

Vibe Killers 2: When Managers Won't Say "The Thing"

Vibe Killers 2: When Managers Won't Say "The Thing"
Season 1

Harvard research shows that 69% of managers are uncomfortable having conversations about work performance. But staying silent doesn’t protect your people — it undermines trust, weakens culture, and kills momentum.

In this episode of My Manager Coach, Jody Bagno-Dill breaks down the second major vibe killer: when managers won’t say the thing. Whether it's praise left unsaid, career development feedback that's never given, or destructive behaviors never addressed — silence has a cost.

You’ll learn:

  • The 3 key statements every coaching-style manager must be willing to say
  • The consequences of not saying them (including a true story with a heartbreaking ending)
  • Practical scripts and prompts to help you lean into these critical conversations starting today

Hopeful takeaway?

You can build a high-trust, high-performance culture — one conversation at a time. When you honor effort, clarify expectations, and address missteps early, your team brings more energy, engagement, and initiative to the table.

This episode isn’t about confrontation — it’s about transformation.

And it starts with your voice.

Timestamps:

  • [03:00] Why specific, sincere praise is a performance amplifier
  • [08:00] Tell them why you won't promote them
  • [12:45] Why unaddressed bad behavior destroys morale
  • [17:30] A real-life story about silence, leadership, and a preventable tragedy
  • [20:30] How courageous conversations reduce your workload and increase team performance

Links: For More Information go to http://www.JazzBC.com

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