Reality-Based Leadership

2 Dec 2019 · 36 min

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In this behind‑the‑scenes podcast episode, Alex Dorr introduces a recording from Day 2 of the Reality Based Leadership (RBL) Train‑the‑Trainer certification. The three‑day program teaches facilitators how to deliver the RBL curriculum, which centers on moving organizations from drama‑driven chaos to clarity by recognizing and managing the ego. Cy Wakeman explains the core “toggle‑switch” model: a binary mental state where the ego (toggle down) distorts perception, fuels certainty over accuracy, and blocks engagement, while the accountable state (toggle up) enables brain coherence, collaboration, and purposeful action. She illustrates how self‑reflection questions and concrete tools bypass the ego, allowing individuals to shift up. Real‑world examples (e.g., a nurse confronting a medical‑record error, a two‑year‑old’s marker) demonstrate how leaders can neutral‑ly engage people, avoid reinforcing the victim mindset, and promote shared governance. Wakeman critiques traditional leadership programs for neglecting personal accountability, highlights the difference between high and low accountables, and argues that leaders’ primary role is to facilitate mental processes rather than inspire. The episode ends with a listener question about implementing shared governance in a facility.

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