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Ignoring The Rules

Wayne Robertson

Click on Follow to get the latest episodes - This is a podcast dedicated to reshaping how business projects are done in today’s fast-paced world. In a landscape where outdated methods and rigid processes hinder innovation and creativity, Wayne Robertson challenges the status quo with fresh, actionable strategies for success. With nearly 40 years of experience across all types of companies, he explores which project management rules still work, which need to be adjusted, and which should be thrown

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19:52

Saying The Wrong Words

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/09/18

Managers: Your Words Are Your Biggest Weapon—or Your Biggest DisasterOne offhand remark. One careless sentence. That’s all it takes to crush morale, obliterate trust, and send your team’s efficiency straight into the gutter.But it doesn’t have to be that way. In the latest episode of Ignoring the Rules, I’m tackling the problem of “Saying the Wrong Words.” We’ll rip apart the misguided, lazy, and downright discouraging things leaders sometimes say—and then rebuild with powerful, encouraging words

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24:54

The Secret Weapon Managers Forget

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/09/11

One of the most underrated tools in a project manager’s arsenal: positive encouragement and reinforcement. On the surface, it sounds simple—even soft. But don’t be fooled. Done right, it’s a leadership superpower that can transform an average team into a high-performing powerhouse of productivity, creativity, and collaboration.Think about it: a team where people feel valued, empowered, and excited to contribute. That’s not a fantasy—it’s a choice. And it starts with the leader. When you flip the

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23:06

Live With It

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/09/04

You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve even said it. A team member comes to you with a legitimate problem—something blocking progress—and instead of rolling up your sleeves, you drop three of the laziest words in the management dictionary: “Live with it.”It’s more than dismissive—it’s leadership malpractice. What you’re really saying is, “Your problems don’t matter. I’m not interested in fixing them. You’re on your own.” And when that message lands, guess what? Your best people are already updating their

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26:39

Your Team Needs to Bother You

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/08/28

When Tom’s team staged a quiet intervention, he faced a choice: dig in and defend his management style, or listen and change. He chose the harder—but far more rewarding—path.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson takes you inside Tom’s transformation from a standoffish, hard-to-approach manager into a trusted, respected leader his team could rely on. You’ll hear how Tom:Faced his team’s feedback head-on without getting defensive.Immersed himself in learning servant leadership, active

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21:48

I Don't Need to be Trained

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/08/21

Let’s call it what it is: arrogance in a cheap suit.“I don’t need training.” “I’ve been doing this for years.” “What’s some course gonna teach me?”Sound familiar? It’s the anthem of the uncoachable—the too-proud, too-stuck, too-damaging team member or manager who treats learning like it’s beneath them. And guess what? That mindset isn’t just annoying—it’s toxic. It drags down innovation, kills momentum, and quietly bleeds your team dry.I rip into the myth of the “know-it-all” and exposes the ugly

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31:34

I am not responsible

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/08/14

One of the most toxic, trust-destroying behaviors in business: the leader who refuses to take responsibility.You know the type. Something breaks? Not their fault. A deadline gets missed? Must’ve been the team. A decision tanks the project? “Well, I wasn’t looped in.” These managers don’t lead—they deflect. They point fingers so fast they could start a windstorm. And the damage? It's real. Blame culture kills creativity, guts morale, and turns great teams into a stressed-out mess walking on

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25:52

Phrases A Leader Should Never Say

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/08/07

There are some phrases that hit harder than a slammed door—and not in a good way. “That’s above your pay grade.” “We’ve always done it this way.” “Just figure it out.” Heard them? Said them? Brace yourself, because this episode is about to blow up the toxic language that’s quietly wrecking your team.I am diving straight into the verbal landmines that leaders drop without even realizing they’re doing damage.These aren’t just awkward phrases—they’re morale assassins, creativity killers, and

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25:05

Remote Rockstars: Keeping Your Team Engaged and...

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/07/31

In this episode, I am zooming past the cubicle walls and diving headfirst into the wild world of remote work.Let’s be real—your team doesn’t have to share an office, a zip code, or even a time zone to be legendary. In fact, some of the most unstoppable teams out there are scattered across the globe—slaying deadlines, crushing KPIs, and building success from their kitchen tables, mountain cabins, or wherever the Wi-Fi holds up.This episode is all about turning your scattered crew into a synchronized

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29:38

Crushing Projects With A Scattered Team

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/07/24

The old-school thinking says success only happens when everyone is crammed into the same office. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a shared workspace to build a high-performing team.In this episode, I am dismantling the myth that remote work leads to chaos and showing you how distance can actually be your greatest advantage. Your team might be scattered across time zones, but with the right strategies, they can outperform any in-office crew.Today, I am diving into the key tactics that build

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23:33

Out With The Old, In With The Bold

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/07/17

This episode is for every leader who’s sick of playing it safe, sick of checking boxes, and especially sick of hearing, “But that’s how we’ve always done it.” You want results? Good. Because I am about to torch the old playbook and light the path forward with something bold, something fearless, and something that actually gets sh*t done.I’ve been through it. Projects failing. Teams burning out. Deadlines flying by like warning signs on a highway to nowhere. I followed all the rules... and sometimes

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22:58

How Great Managers Deliver

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/07/10

Workplace drama is like glitter. Once it shows up, it spreads everywhere and is almost impossible to get rid of. One miscommunication and suddenly your team’s group chat is hotter than a reality TV reunion. But the best managers? They know how to keep things cool, calm, and conflict-free—while still crushing deadlines and getting stellar results.In this episode, Wayne digs into the secrets of drama-free leadership—and no, it doesn’t involve mandatory yoga or weekly trust falls. We’re talking real

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18:05

From Frazzled to Fantastic

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/07/03

Today we’re diving headfirst into one of the messiest, most overhyped, and least understood topics in business: productivity without the soul-crushing stress.In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to get more done without losing your mind, your weekend, or your hairline. We’ll explore strange-but-effective techniques, bizarre-but-brilliant tools, and time management strategies that don’t involve waking up at 4 a.m. to “journal your intentions.” (Please don’t.)We’re also getting brutally honest

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28:54

Great Bosses Ignite the Team

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/06/26

In this episode, I am diving headfirst into what separates the great bosses from the career-destroyers. A truly great boss doesn’t just manage tasks—they ignite people. They break barriers, challenge norms, and create teams that run on inspiration and trust. These leaders turn workplaces into launchpads, where innovation explodes, deadlines evaporate, and team members feel unstoppable.But flip the coin, and you’ll find the dark side: bad bosses. You know the ones. They kill morale, spark anxiety,

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32:45

Team Inclusion Transforms

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/06/19

So what do smart teams do? They collaborate. They crowdsource brilliance. Because when you invite the whole team into the conversation, magic happens—actual useful magic, not the corporate kind with too many slides and zero results.But here’s where things go off the rails...Some technical teams cling to rules like they’re life vests on a sinking ship. Problem is, that ship isn’t sinking—it’s just refusing to turn, even when the iceberg is clearly labeled “Project Failure.”Too much rule-following can

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16:26

Small Team - Big Impact

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/06/12

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, host Wayne Robertson takes on a common challenge in the business world—achieving big results with a small team. While traditional thinking suggests that large teams and abundant resources are the key to project success, Wayne is here to prove otherwise.He dives deep into the strategies that help lean teams maximize efficiency, foster innovation, and deliver results that rival even the largest organizations. Through inspiring stories and actionable insights,

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35:21

Boosting Morale Is A Game Changer

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/06/05

Think throwing out a “good job” is enough to keep your team motivated? Think again. Praise is a weapon—it can fire up your team and push them to the next level, or it can land like a wet paper towel, useless and unimpressive. Screw it up, and you’ll come off as fake, out of touch, or just plain clueless.Welcome to Ignoring the Rules, the podcast where we rip up corporate BS and get real about what actually works. I’m Wayne Robertson, and today, we’re diving into Boosting Morale with The Right and

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28:26

Gratitude Is a Game Changer

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/05/29

Most managers focus on deadlines, productivity, and results—but they completely ignore one of the simplest, most powerful leadership tools out there: gratitude. Yeah, I said it. And no, this isn’t some fluffy, feel-good nonsense. Real gratitude fuels motivation, boosts morale, and drives serious results.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson is cutting through the corporate noise to talk about why showing appreciation isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. If you want a team that’s engaged,

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28:19

When Managers Push Employees to Leave

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/05/22

Let’s be real—when good employees keep quitting, it’s not just about the money, the workload, or the company. More often than not, it’s the management that’s driving them out the door.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson is breaking down The True Culprit: When Managers Push Employees to Leave. Losing top talent is expensive, frustrating, and a nightmare to fix—but here’s the hard truth: if your team keeps walking, you might be the reason. Bad leadership, poor communication, and a

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28:31

Servant Leadership

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/05/15

Most managers cling to the old-school idea that leadership means giving orders from a distance. But guess what? That’s exactly why so many teams fail. If you want a project team that actually delivers, you need to throw out the tired rulebook and embrace something real—servant leadership.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson is taking a wrecking ball to outdated leadership tactics and showing you why serving your team is the ultimate power move. When you take care of your people,

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29:24

Superpower

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/05/08

Too many managers nod along, pretend to listen, and then do absolutely nothing with their team’s feedback. That’s not leadership—that’s a fast track to failure. Real leaders don’t just hear feedback; they act on it, make bold changes, and build stronger, more connected teams because of it.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson is calling out weak leadership and showing you how to transform feedback into real action. If you want a team that’s engaged, loyal, and performing at their

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