This Is Why Your Team Isn’t Listening to You - DeDe Halfhill

Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington · Jul 9, 2026 · 46m

What if leadership isn’t about having the answers…but about understanding what’s happening underneath the behavior?

In this conversation with the amazing DeDe Halfhill, we go deep into what most leaders miss:

You can’t fix what you can’t see

And what you can’t see is often emotion

Fear. Uncertainty. The question every human is quietly asking: “Do I still matter?”

This episode challenged me in the best way because it’s not about being “soft”…It’s about being effective.

Because when leaders ignore emotion, everything gets harder. But when they learn to name it, hold it, and lead through…