Why Your Leadership Style Might Be Hurting Your Team

In Conversation with Oliver Starr

In this episode of E-Coffee with Experts, we sit down with Oliver Starr, Founder and CEO at LandDragon LLC. We get into why the whole “alpha boss” mentality is outdated (and based on bad science), and what real leadership looks like, built on trust, empathy, and service.

Oliver shares stories from his time at TechCrunch, what founders still get wrong about PR, and why most early-stage media strategies fail to stick.

He also unpacks his journey from pro athlete to scaling remote-first unicorn Turing, and how leaders can create strong, loyal teams, especially when everyone’s working remotely. His take on “benevolent alpha” leadership might just change how you lead your business and your people.

If you’re a founder, marketer, or team lead trying to grow something meaningful, this episode is a must-listen.

TAKEAWAYS:

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Athletes often struggle with corporate culture due to their autonomy.

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Media serves as a vetting system for startups.

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The alpha concept in wolves is misunderstood.

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Kindness and empathy are strengths in leadership.

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Strong teams are built on genuine relationships.

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Remote work requires intentional team-building efforts.

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Teaching moments are crucial for employee growth.

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The best leaders are those who inspire others.

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Living well enhances business success.

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