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Stop Being the Expensive Courier
The Velocity Executive · 2026-06-11 · 21 min
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This episode breaks down why newly promoted directors get trapped in cleanup, approvals, and status-chasing instead of true leadership. The hosts introduce a simple way to spot shadow tasks , explain the difference between proximity and leverage, and show how to focus on the small set of people and decisions that actually shift outcomes.