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Clowns don't perform in the circus anymore. They're too busy leading team meetings, setting unrealistic deadlines, and calling it strategic planning. You know the type. They schedule "quick syncs" that last two hours with no agenda. They throw around buzzwords like "synergy" and "pivot" while having zero understanding of what the team actually does. They set deadlines based on what sounds good in executive presentations, not what's actually achievable. Then act shocked when quality suffers or people burn out trying to meet impossible timelines. My personal favorite? The manager who calls everything "urgent" and "high priority" then wonders why nothing gets done properly. When everything is urgent, nothing is urgent. They love saying things like "we need to be more agile" while creating seventeen approval layers for a simple email campaign. Or "let's think outside the box" followed by rejecting every creative idea that doesn't fit their narrow vision. The best part? They genuinely believe they're being strategic leaders while their teams are quietly updating their LinkedIn profiles and planning their exit strategies. Here's the thing about real leadership: it's not about sounding smart in meetings or using corporate jargon. It's about setting realistic expectations, removing obstacles for your team, and actually understanding the work you're asking people to do. If you recognize your manager in this post, you're not alone. If you recognize yourself, it's time for some serious self-reflection. Ready to learn what real leadership looks like and escape toxic management cycles? Comment YES and I'll add you to my free community where we discuss actual career growth strategies. Have you worked for a circus manager? Share your best story below. [Toxic Management, Leadership Skills, Workplace Culture, Team Management, Professional Growth, Career Development] #toxicmanagement #leadershipskills #workplaceculture #teammanagement #professionalgrowth #careerdevelopment

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This post was published on 17th July, 2025 by Shivangi on her Instagram handle "@shivangi.shrivastava2 (Shivangi Shrivastava | Corporate Trainer | Career Growth Coach)". Shivangi has total 85.5K followers on Instagram and has a total of 814 post.This post has received 45 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Shivangi gets. Shivangi receives an average engagement rate of 0.07% per post on Instagram. This post has received 0 comments which are lower than the average comments that Shivangi gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #leadershipskills #careerdevelopment #toxicmanagement #workplaceculture #professionalgrowth #teammanagement has been used frequently in this Post.