Some quotes belong on mugs, not inside your management playbook. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock (with a cameo from Invader 🐶) breaks down 10 famous leadership/culture quotes he can’t fully get behind and offers practical rewrites that hold up in the real world. We also finally decode the show’s name: Just Some BS = Brandon Stanchock and “just some BS.” You’ll never unsee it.
In this episode you’ll hear Brandon’s take on
- “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Culture thrives because of clear strategy; vision and financial health set the table.
- “There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” Leaders own a lot—seat fit and values fit matter too.
- “Employees don’t leave companies; they leave managers.” Sometimes it’s pay, relocation, or life stage—context matters.
- “What gets measured gets managed.” Pick the right KPIs or you’ll manage the wrong problem. Define “good vs. not good.”
- “The customer is always right.” Serve hard—but protect people and process with values as your north star.
- “Work smarter, not harder.” Real wins are smart and hard and consistent—learn to love the boring reps.
- “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day.” Passion’s great; it’s still work. Build skills while you pursue the thing you love.
- “Leaders eat last.” Servant leadership rocks—sometimes the team needs you to eat with them or lead from the front.
If you’re tired of oversimplified slogans, this episode hands you BS-free rewrites you can use at your next standup.
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