What Are Leaders Not Trained to See Until It’s Too Late?

If you lead people, you’ve likely sensed it before. Something feels off, but you don’t have the language, training, or clarity to name it.
That’s because many of the most critical leadership risks aren’t covered in management training or performance reviews.
In this episode, Divya is joined by Chuck Marting, leadership performance strategist, author of Mastering the Impairment Code, and a professional with decades of experience across law enforcement, education, and corporate environments.
Chuck explains why leaders are often trained to look for outcomes, behavior, and results, but not the early warning signs that precede crises. He shares how impairment, medical events, stress overload, and substance interactions are frequently misunderstood or mislabeled, and why well-meaning leaders miss what’s happening until consequences escalate.
This conversation reframes leadership from reaction to awareness. You’ll learn how to notice subtle shifts, how to approach difficult conversations with care instead of judgment, and how earlier recognition protects trust, performance, and lives.
Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or responsible for others’ wellbeing, this episode expands what leadership awareness really means and why seeing sooner changes everything.

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