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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 In a landscape where outdated methods and rigid processes hinder innovation and creativity, Wayne Robertson challenges the status quo with fresh, actionable strategies for success.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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22:43

Great Careers Nobody Talks About

Ignoring The Rules ·

2026/02/12

Everyone talks about landing a job at a big-name company—the glossy campuses, global reach, and impressive perks. And those can be great careers. But what if some of the best opportunities—the real gold—are hiding in plain sight inside small and mid-sized businesses?In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, I flip the script on career ambition and break down why smaller companies are often overlooked—and why that’s a mistake. We explore how these organizations can offer broader responsibilities, faster

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28:52

The Moment That Breaks or Builds Your Team

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2026/02/05

Today, I am talking about something every employee—and every manager—will face: failure.Not the polished LinkedIn version. The real kind—when a good employee misses the mark, feels embarrassed, discouraged, and starts questioning whether they even belong on the team.This is where leadership matters most.Because how you respond to failure can either crush confidence—or become a turning point in someone’s career.

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25:20

When Words and Actions Collide

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2026/01/29

Closing the most dangerous gap in modern leadershipEvery company says the right things.“We care about our people.” “We’re like a family.” “Our culture is built on respect, trust, and empathy.”And yet—when pressure hits, deadlines slip, or profits wobble—those words often disappear.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, we confront the leadership failure that quietly destroys trust: the gap between what leaders say and what they do. When mission statements don’t match behavior, employees notice—and

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29:44

The Promotion Nobody Wants

Ignoring The Rules ·

2026/01/22

You ever notice few people wants to be a leader anymore? And honestly—who can blame them?These days, accepting a promotion may feel less like career growth and more like volunteering to be the crash test dummy for corporate chaos.You get blamed when things break, ignored when things work, expected to “inspire the team,” juggle hybrid madness, survive endless Slack pings, and somehow keep it together during your fourth Teams call of the day with someone who still hasn’t found the mute

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27:23

Time Blindness

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2026/01/15

Time blindness is quietly wrecking your timelines—and it has nothing to do with laziness, procrastination, or a lack of talent.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, host Wayne Robertson takes on one of the most misunderstood (and most destructive) productivity killers in modern teams: time blindness. It’s that moment when you swear you have hours left… and the clock brutally informs you that you have twelve minutes. It’s when a “quick task” turns into a two-hour vortex and your deadline bursts into

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27:56

Pushing Back On The Boss

Ignoring The Rules ·

2026/01/08

Pushing back on your boss can feel like walking a tightrope over a pit of career-ending lava—it’s risky, uncomfortable, and easy to avoid. But staying silent when something’s wrong can cost you, your team, and your company far more in the long run.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, I dive into one of the toughest balancing acts in the workplace: knowing when and how to challenge your boss effectively. You’ll learn how to voice your opinions with confidence, handle disagreements with

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23:56

Where Leadership Happens - The 1 to 1

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/12/18

If you think 1:1 meetings are optional, congratulations — your team may be planning an exit.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, host Wayne Robertson dives into the only meeting that actually matters: the 1:1. Yes, the meeting that makes employees sweat, managers panic, and calendars cry for mercy — but also the one that saves projects, builds trust, and keeps your team from secretly updating their LinkedIn profile during lunch.Wayne breaks down why skipping 1:1s is basically leadership

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24:54

Laser Focus: The Hidden Power That Makes or Breaks...

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/12/11

When a team locks in with laser-sharp focus, everything changes—projects move faster, quality rises, and innovation flourishes. But when distractions take over, deadlines slip and frustration grows.In this episode, Wayne Robertson breaks down why focus is one of the most powerful drivers of project success, how managers can protect it, and what happens when it’s ignored.Welcome to Ignoring the Rules, where we challenge outdated business norms and explore bold, practical strategies for modern teams

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30:45

Empowering Your Team

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2025/12/04

Too many managers fire off a quick question and accept the first answer as the whole story. But real leadership isn’t about checking the box—it’s about digging deeper, truly listening, and creating a space where your team feels safe enough to share what’s really going on.Join Wayne Robertson as he breaks down how to ask the right questions, foster honest conversations, and empower your team to speak up, collaborate, and thrive. If you want to lead with clarity, confidence, and genuine connection,

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26:36

Burnout: The Silent Team-Killer

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/11/27

In this episode, we take conventional wisdom, gently place it in a box… and then punt that box off a cliff. Wayne Robertson dives into everyone’s favorite workplace horror movie: Burnout—aka “The Silent Productivity Assassin,” “The Morale Vampire,” and “The Reason Janet Snapped at a Printer.”Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” No — burnout is what happens when your team hits the emotional equivalent of the spinning wheel of death on your computer. It’s when your star employee goes from “I love this

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27:13

Not The Smartest in the Room

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2025/11/20

If you think you’re the smartest person in the room… congratulations—you’ve just found the wrong room. Or worse, you’re that manager everyone avoids like an “optional” Friday Zoom meeting that somehow isn’t optional.In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson throws a full-blown roast for every know-it-all leader who thinks Google was invented just to confirm their opinions. He’s torching egos, popping delusions, and explaining why hiring people smarter than you isn’t a threat—it’s called

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24:32

New Leadership Style

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/11/13

The old rulebook is officially dead. Transactional leadership—rigid hierarchies, task tracking, reward/punish systems—isn’t just outdated… it’s dangerous in today’s fast-paced world.What does modern leadership look like? ✅ Agile thinking over rigid planning ✅ Empowerment over micromanagement ✅ Vision over control ✅ Collaboration over command ✅ Bold, strategic action over fear-based decision-makingWhether you're managing projects, leading teams, or stepping into leadership for the first time—this

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28:47

Becoming a Magnetic Leader

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson uncovers what it truly takes to become a Fantastic Leader—the kind of leader who naturally attracts great talent, inspires loyalty, and drives exceptional results.Leadership isn’t about titles or authority; it’s about influence, trust, and authenticity. Wayne explores practical, actionable strategies that help you command influence and transform your team’s performance—from leading by example and fostering collaboration to building a culture of

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22:38

Spotting and Fixing Hidden Loneliness in a Team

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/10/30

Here’s something most leaders don’t want to admit—loneliness doesn’t just happen to people working alone. It can happen in the middle of a busy, fast-paced team. You can be surrounded by colleagues, buried in group projects, and still feel completely disconnected.And when it happens, it’s dangerous. Loneliness eats away at morale, kills collaboration, and quietly turns top performers into disengaged “quiet quitters.”Because if your people feel alone while surrounded by coworkers, you’re not leading

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21:10

Why Employees Leave Jobs

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/10/23

We’ve all heard the saying: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave managers.” And it’s true. When managers overwork their team, fail to inspire them, block opportunities for growth, show no empathy, or refuse to let team members develop new skills, talented people eventually feel undervalued—and they walk away.I break down the common mistakes managers make that drive people out the door and explore actionable strategies leaders can use to turn things around. From motivating and inspiring teams, to

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19:26

Traits of a Great Manager

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/10/16

Managing a team isn’t just handing out tasks like Halloween candy and hoping no one chokes on a deadline. Nope — it’s about empowering humans to actually do their best work (and maybe not secretly Google “how to survive my manager” during meetings).In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson takes aim at the difference between good managers and great ones — you know, the ones who don’t schedule 5 PM “quick syncs” or send 47 emails about synergy.Here’s what you’ll learn — and probably

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26:28

Looking Back at Old Projects

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2025/10/09

Every project leaves a trail of lessons—what worked beautifully, what derailed progress, and what you swore you’d never repeat again. But here’s the big question: how often do we stop and actually look back at those lessons?In this episode, I am going to dive into the powerful practice of reflection—how project managers can mine the gold from past successes and mistakes to build a roadmap for future wins. We’ll cover:How to celebrate victories and analyze the pain points without

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19:39

The Power of Bad Decisions

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, Wayne Robertson explores one of the most important—yet often overlooked—aspects of leadership: how managers respond to the decisions their teams make.Too often, leaders focus only on outcomes. But great leadership is about more than results—it’s about recognizing and celebrating the thinking, creativity, and courage that drive good decisions. When managers shine a spotlight on team members who make smart choices, they motivate the entire team, boost morale, and

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25:37

Light Up Your Team

Ignoring The Rules ·

2025/09/25

If your team looks tired, unmotivated, or stuck, the problem might not be them—it might be YOU.This week on Ignoring the Rules podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) secrets to business success: empowering employees.✅ When people are trusted, supported, and given freedom to act—they don’t just show up, they light up. ✅ They bring passion, ideas, and energy that transform ordinary projects into extraordinary results. ✅ They don’t just work…they

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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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