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Mark J. Silverman: "Why Great Leaders Self-Destruct"

Oct 8, 2026 · 11m

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George Wright III interviewsMark Silverman about why leaders snap in meetings: not from lack of skill, but from overloaded capacity and high allostatic stress. They discuss that most leadership issues are capacity problems, and that when people postpone basics like sleep, healthy eating, downtime, play, and recovery, stress rises and old patterns—including childhood overlays—drive reactions to bosses, peers, and teams. 00:00 Why Leaders Snap 03:35 Allostatic Load Explained 04:45 Smart People Lose It 07:13 Childhood Overlays at Work 08:20 Coaching Through Triggers 09:49 Handling Rageaholic CEOs 10:36 Becoming Trusted Advisor Thanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone.…