When the Leadership Pipeline Runs Dry: Leading Through Trust Breakdowns and Talent Loss

05/12/25 • 15 min

Is your leadership bench starting to feel... a little empty?

In this episode of ScaleUP & Grow, host Mary Ricketts unpacks a quietly growing crisis in organizations across industries: thin leadership pipelines caused by employee disengagement and a breakdown of trust.

We’re not talking about just open roles—we’re talking about unspoken withdrawals, missed handoffs, and leadership fatigue that no one wants to admit.

Tune in for a candid conversation about:

The silent signs that your pipeline is drying up
How broken trust leads to burnout, micromanagement, and morale loss
The real cost of doing nothing—and what’s waiting on the other side of action
Why solving this isn’t about checklists—it’s about courageous leadership

This is not a sales pitch.
It’s a professional reality check—and a reminder that you’re not alone.

If your organization is wrestling with these challenges, let’s talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface and how to rebuild with purpose.

🎧 Listen now

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Website: Turning Point Training & Development

#ScaleUpAndGrow #LeadershipPipeline #TrustInTeams #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership

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Is your leadership bench starting to feel... a little empty?

We’re not talking about just open roles—we’re talking about unspoken withdrawals, missed handoffs, and leadership fatigue that no one wants to admit.

Tune in for a candid conversation about:

The silent signs that your pipeline is drying up
How broken trust leads to burnout, micromanagement, and morale loss
The real cost of doing nothing—and what’s waiting on the other side of action
Why solving this isn’t about checklists—it’s about courageous leadership

This is not a sales pitch.
It’s a professional reality check—and a reminder that you’re not alone.

If your organization is wrestling with these challenges, let’s talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface and how to rebuild with purpose.

🎧 Listen now

Book a Discover Call: Calendly

Website: Turning Point Training & Development

#ScaleUpAndGrow #LeadershipPipeline #TrustInTeams #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership

Support the show

Previous Episode

Recovering from the Savior Complex – A Fresh 90-Day Leadership Plan

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Recovering from the Savior Complex – A Fresh 90-Day Leadership Plan

You came into your leadership role ready to make an impact. You saw challenges and acted fast. But now, you’re facing resistance, disengagement, and frustration from your team.

What happened?

You may have fallen into the Savior Complex—the common leadership trap where new leaders rush in to “fix” everything before truly understanding their team and organization.

The good news? You can turn things around.

In this episode of ScaleUP & Grow, we’re diving into:
✔️ How to recognize if you’ve fallen into the Savior Complex (and why it happens so often)
✔️ The hidden damage it causes—from team morale to productivity and the organization’s bottom line
✔️ A step-by-step 90-day leadership reset plan to regain trust, rebuild relationships, and move forward with confidence
✔️ How to shift from a “fixer” mindset to a true leader who empowers the team

This episode isn’t just about recovering from leadership missteps—it’s about setting yourself up for long-term success and impact.

💡 If you’ve ever struggled with team resistance, leadership fatigue, or trust issues in your role, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in now and start your 90-day leadership reset!

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