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On this  re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with organizational psychologist, Stanford professor, bestselling author, and leadership expert Robert Sutton to discuss how leaders can reduce unnecessary workplace friction, build stronger teams, improve organizational culture, and create environments where people can thrive. Drawing from his book The Friction Project, Robert shares insights on identifying "bad friction," making work more effective, receiving feedback with greater resilience, building self-awareness as a leader, and why his famous "No Asshole Rule" continues to be so relevant in today's workplace. Whether you're leading a team, managing organizational change, or looking to improve workplace performance, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you become a more intentional and effective leader. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode What workplace friction is—and how to recognize it How great leaders remove unnecessary barriers to success Lessons from The Friction Project The leadership principles behind the "No Asshole Rule" How to build greater self-awareness as a leader Why receiving honest feedback is essential for growth ABOUT ROBERT SUTTON: Robert I. Sutton is an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering in the Stanford Engineering School. He has given keynote speeches to more than 200 groups in 20 countries, and served on numerous scholarly editorial boards. Sutton's work has been featured in the New York Times, BusinessWeek, The Atlantic, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on various television and radio programs, and has written eight books including The Friction Project, and two edited volumes, including the bestsellers The No Asshole Rule; Good Boss, Bad Boss; and Scaling Up Excellence. About the book THE FRICTION PROJECT: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder (St. Martin's Press; January 30, 2024), bestselling authors and Stanford professors Robert I. Sutton and Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao present a decade's worth of research on what ought to be easy and what ought to be hard in organizations, and how to change things for the better. Based on their research, case studies, and hundreds of engagements with top companies, the authors reveal just how widespread this affliction is, and provide a roadmap for readers to take up the mantle and blaze a path out of the muck. Sutton and Rao tease out the most common and destructive forms of friction, and share proven tactics, tools, and practices that can help us avert these traps and move forward. Ultimately, THE FRICTION PROJECT makes the case for a new philosophy that empowers us to build positive, productive, and humane organizations that make life better for their people and those they serve. Website:  https://www.bobsutton.net/  Order the book, THE FRICTION PROJECT - How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder: https://www.bobsutton.net/book/the-friction-project/  Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsutton1/  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/work_matters     About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. 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Owning a podiatry practice doesn't automatically make you a great leader. In this solo episode, Tyson E. Franklin explores a topic that's rarely discussed but incredibly important: toxic leadership. Most practice owners don't intentionally become difficult bosses. More often than not, stress, long hours, and the pressures of running a business slowly change how they communicate with their team.In This Episode You'll Learn Why good people sometimes become poor leaders.  The difference between demanding leadership and toxic behaviour.  How stress changes the way we communicate.  Why staff leave emotionally before they resign.  The hidden financial cost of poor leadership.  Five simple ways to become a better boss.  How to create a workplace people recommend to others.Tyson also discusses the behaviours that quietly damage workplace culture, why good staff often leave emotionally long before they hand in their resignation, and the practical steps every practice owner can take to become the kind of leader people genuinely enjoy working with.Additional Show Notes are available on the Podiatry Legends Podcast website. If you've ever wondered why staff leave, why morale drops, or simply want to become a better leader, this episode is for you.If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with another podiatrist.Do you want to make more money in podiatry?If you want to make more money from your podiatry business and have more time off with your family, please visit my website at tysonfranklin.com to learn how I can help you make this a reality. Otherwise, feel free to email me any questions you may have about your business at  tf@tysonfranklin.com.

There is a word that defines the bible, defines Christ, and defines leadership. That word is LOVE. But isn't love seemingly contrary to business and how it operates? Or IS IT?  Did you ever have a bad boss?  What quality of work did you do for them? Did you ever have a great boss? One that got the absolute best work from you? What was the difference in those two bosses? I'll bet it was LOVE. Love that respects, listens, appreciates and builds up. 1 John 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Said another way, control disconnects. Love connects. This connection (which is actually LOVE) translates to the bottom line.  We invite you to pick ONE DAY AT WORK THIS WEEK, and TRY IT. 

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Alexa can't get a weather forecast right.  What are other ways to predict future storms.  Plus bad bosses holding down jobs others turned out.  Who is right.  The bad boss or the smart sideline could be boss but they don't want the negative weight.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Alexa can't get a weather forecast right.  What are other ways to predict future storms.  Plus bad bosses holding down jobs others turned out.  Who is right.  The bad boss or the smart sideline could be boss but they don't want the negative weight.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Is the Era of the “Bad Boss” Over? Gen Z, Media Shakeups & Power Shifts Explained The “boss from hell” is back—at least on screen. With the return of The Devil Wears Prada, the iconic Miranda Priestly reminds us of a workplace era defined by fear, control, and impossible expectations. But in 2026… does that kind of leadership still survive? In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down: * Whether toxic bosses are finally being pushed out * How Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping workplace culture * Why HR policies, social media, and public accountability are changing power dynamics Then: the shakeup in media. Late night is under pressure—Jimmy Kimmel facing backlash, Stephen Colbert stepping away. Is edgy, opinion-driven TV fading out? And in news: * Major station shifts (KNX, KGO and more) * Ongoing pressure on media organizations * The bigger question: Is independent journalism under threat—or just evolving? Plus: what it all means for the future of work, media, and truth itself.

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Every conversation about artificial intelligence eventually arrives at the same promise: once machines handle the tedious work, humans will finally be free to focus on what matters. Kate O'Neill thinks this is a flawed assumption, leading leaders to make decisions that serve neither their people nor their purpose. In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull sits down with Kate O'Neill to discuss the intersection of technology and humanity. An early Netflix employee and author of What Matters Next, Kate has spent her career pressing organizations to ask better questions before they reach for faster tools. Kate unpacks why the "future of work" is actually four nested conversations, jobs, the workplace, productivity, and tasks, that require separate consideration. She introduces "minimum viable skilling" as a modern leadership imperative and offers a counterintuitive argument on why AI might be our only realistic tool for mitigating climate damage. In this episode, you'll learn:

Bad bosses: the office equivalent of a microwave with a broken timer. It either leaves your career frozen in the middle or burns it to a crisp, and you're never quite sure which setting it's on today. In this episode of A Job Done Well, Jimmy Barber and James Lawther dissect the scourge of the workplace: the boss who turns a dream job into a daily grind. With a mix of war stories, dry humour, and hard-won wisdom, they explore why a bad boss can overshadow even the most rewarding roles, and—more importantly—what you can do about it.From the hypocrites who preach morality while chasing bonuses, to the indecisive leaders who'd rather watch a business burn than make a call, Jimmy and James leave no stone unturned. They tackle the personal nature of bad boss experiences (one person's nightmare is another's mentor), the traps employees fall into (avoidance, bitching, disengagement), and the rare but glorious moments when understanding your boss's pressures—divorce, imposter syndrome, or just being in over their head—can turn a toxic relationship into a tolerable one.But let's be clear: this isn't a self-help seminar. Sometimes, the only solution is to wait it out, adapt, or—if all else fails—run for the exit. Because, as they remind us, no boss lasts forever. And if you're lucky, neither will the damage they inflict.Five key points:Bad bosses have a disproportionate impact on job satisfaction, often overshadowing even the most rewarding roles.Only about 10% of bosses are truly bad, but their influence can feel all-consuming.Common bad-boss traits include inconsistency, hypocrisy, indecisiveness, and lack of clarity.Employees often fall into traps like avoidance, reinforcing bad behaviour, or becoming cynical and disengaged.Practical solutions include understanding your boss's pressures, improving communication, and knowing when to cut your losses and move on.Got a question - get in touch. Click here.

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Friday brings 5-Star Movie Reviews with Andy Peth, and this hour leans into mystery, tension, and unexpected turns. Two January releases step into the spotlight—and neither is what you might expect. First is Shelter. A quiet life. A violent interruption. A past that refuses to stay buried. Andy explores why this film slowly tightens its grip, blending grounded action with an unsettling question about how much privacy anyone really has anymore. Is patience rewarded—or tested? Then comes Send Help. A trip goes wrong. Power shifts. And survival becomes something far more personal. Andy digs into why this story resonates with anyone who's ever felt trapped under someone else's control, while also questioning whether it fully delivers on its darker promise. Two films. Two very different kinds of danger. Which one lingers after the credits roll? ⏱️ Movie Review Timestamps * Shelter — 13:39 * Send Help — 27:36 HOUR 2 What makes a boss cross the line from demanding… to destructive? In Hour 2 of Rush To Reason, John Rush and Andy Peth dive into the movie world's most unforgettable bad bosses—the power-trippers, manipulators, and ego-driven leaders who leave chaos in their wake. From the darkly satisfying rebellion of 9 to 5 to the soul-crushing corporate games of Office Space, and the chilling, high-gloss control of The Devil Wears Prada, the conversation asks a bigger question: why does bad leadership look so familiar? Funny, uncomfortable, and painfully relatable, this hour connects Hollywood's worst bosses to real-world power, pressure, and personality. Ever had that boss? This hour might feel a little too close to home.

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As a leader, your instinct is to be nice. You avoid tough conversations to keep the peace and offer vague praise to maintain morale. But what if this well-intentioned kindness is the single most damaging thing you can do for your team? In this thought provoking episode from the archive, Andy Lopata is joined by self-leadership expert and author of The New Leadership Playbook, Andrew Bryant. Andrew delivers a powerful masterclass on why being "nice" is a trap of inexact communication that prevents growth, and why being "accurate" is the ultimate sign of respect. This is an examination into the psychology of high-performance leadership. Discover the critical difference between values and principles, and why most leaders confuse responsibility with accountability, leading to micromanagement and disengagement. Get the playbook for being a humane leader who successfully delivers accelerated results by choosing clarity over comfort. Key Takeaways  What is the crucial difference between values, principles, and behaviours (and why do most leaders get this disastrously wrong)? Are you responsible for your team or accountable to them? Getting this distinction wrong is the root cause of micromanagement. Why is "being nice" one of the most damaging things you can do for your team's growth and performance? What is your bad boss's "currency," and how can you learn to identify it effectively? Actionable Insights Stop Being Nice, Start Being Accurate: Reframe your approach to feedback. Being "nice" and avoiding difficult truths prevents your team from adjusting their behaviours to meet targets. Instead, be "accurate." Describe the specific, observable behavior and clearly explain how it impacts the goal. This shows you care enough to help them improve. Clarify Responsibility vs. Accountability: Immediately clean up your language. You are responsible for your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. You are accountable to an agreement or a person. By empowering your team to be responsible for themselves while holding them accountable to shared goals, you eliminate micromanagement and foster ownership. Discover and Use "Currency": Every person you work with has "currency"—what truly motivates them (e.g., recognition, security, influence). Instead of retreating from difficult colleagues or bosses, lean in. Observe what drives them and what they fear. Frame your communication in their currency to build influence and create a shared understanding. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website |Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Andrew Bryant: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 155 Featuring Andrew Bryant  

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On this episode of The Thought Shower, Intern John talks Thanksgiving, and what makes a bad boss Intern John's new comedy album, "Chuy Forever: The Album" is out! Proceeds benefit the Warrior Canine Connection. You can order the album HEREEvery week Intern John discusses adulting, dating, radio life, and more! You can follow Intern John on social media: @InternJohnRadio. You can listen to past episodes at TheThoughtShower.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright, Mita is back with us on the pod. We're talking bad bosses, bad employees, bad attitudes and how to break the cycle of feeling bad at work. Here's the rundown of what we're talking about today at WORK. * Work friction is rising because roles, priorities, and expectations are unclear.* Layoffs create survivor guilt and overwhelm for the people who stay.* Leaders often skip rewriting roles or resetting priorities after org changes.* Ambiguity grows when bosses avoid conflict or lack clear direction from above.* Weekly priority meetings and repeat back communication cut through confusion.* Managing up is essential. Employees must surface gaps and ask for clarity.* Weak or absentee bosses create space for employees to lead and accelerate.* One on ones matter. Bring value so they never get canceled.* Boundaries break when people step into others' jobs to avoid their own.* Remote work increases miscommunication without consistent rituals and tools.* Generational tension stems from different eras of job security and loyalty.* Cross generational teams work best when everyone teaches and learns from each other.To learn more about Mita - Get her book “The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses.” This is WORK Conversations. Watch full episode on YouTube. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when your boss is the problem?A good boss can inspire you and be a catalyst for your career, whilst bad bosses limit your potential, putting the brakes on your trajectory.In this conversation with Mita Mallick, author of The Devil Emails at Midnight, we explore the behaviours that make bosses bad, and the lessons we can take to become better leaders. Mita shares raw, funny and moving stories from her career, showing how toxic dynamics shape us, and how inclusion and vulnerability can transform workplaces.We discuss why kindness is still seen as weakness, the warning signs that you might be slipping into bad boss territory, and how to handle life's toughest moments, such as grief, while still leading with integrity.If you've ever wondered whether you're bringing out the best in your people, or if you're stuck with a boss who doesn't, this episode will give you the tools and courage to flip the script.“Hurt people hurt people.” – Mita MallickYou'll hear about:·      Personal stories of bad bosses·      Why kindness is seen as weakness·      Warning signs you're a bad boss·      Nature versus nurture in leadership·      How grief affects leadership behaviour·      The myth of bossless organisations·      Coaching instead of micromanaging·      Options when stuck with a bad bossAbout Mita Mallick:Mita Mallick is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She's on a mission to fix what's broken in our workplaces. She's a corporate change maker with a track record of transforming businesses and has had an extensive career as a marketing and human resources executive.Mallick is a highly sought-after speaker who has advised Fortune 500 companies and start-ups alike. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice and was named to the Thinkers 50 Radar List. She's a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Adweek, and Entrepreneur. Mallick has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Business Insider.Resources: Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/Services: https://www.mitamallick.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Emails-Midnight-Leaders-Bosses/dp/1394316488/My resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ) Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the rise of free-speech arrests in the UK, navigating a toxic boss, and whether AI can (or should) act as a therapist. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an executive coach offers three tales of leaders who let complacency get in the way of success. 

Every worker has a bad boss story—but why are they so common? In this two-part series, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin dig into the archetypes of dysfunctional leaders and the systems that keep them in power. Because bad bosses aren't accidents—they're often a predictable response to organizational pressures. In Part 2, they take on the Ghost—the slippery, conflict-avoiding boss who's always hard to find when decisions need to be made—and the Self-Promoter, the credit-stealing leader who thrives on claiming other people's work as their own. From the frustration of canceled one-on-ones to the demoralization of stolen ideas, Rodney and Sam unpack why these archetypes persist, what drives their behavior, and how you can protect yourself (and your team) without burning out. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? Let's talk. Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Part 1 of Bad Boss conversation "Sam and Wilbur": DF Miniseries Ep. 6 check in round "antiwork subreddit" 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What is the phrase going on your tombstone? 03:37 Recap of part 1 04:46 Bad Boss 4: The Ghost 08:24 Dealing with The Ghost 10:52 Bad Boss 5: The Self-Promoter 11:49 Source of the credit-stealing behaviors 15:24 Dealing with The Self-Promoter 21:08 What all bad bosses have in common 23:26 Self-preservation is always a valid strategy 25:56 Wrap up: leave us a review and send us your bad boss stories! Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Forbes says leaders are ditching empathy in favour of hard-nosed results. I say: false dichotomy. Great leaders know people are the path to profits.In this episode, I pull apart the “nice vs. tough boss” argument and show why heart-centred leadership isn't soft — it's smarter, more sustainable, and far more effective. Along the way I draw on research and wisdom from Jim Collins, Shawn Achor, Brené Brown, Ed Catmull, Simon Sinek, Dan Sullivan, and others.You'll hear:Why empathy and performance aren't opposites.The hidden cost of fear-based, metrics-obsessed management.How psychological safety and trust drive innovation and profits.Why “nice” isn't enough — but genuine, human-centred leadership is essential.If you've been wondering how to lead in today's climate of uncertainty and pressure — this episode shows you a better way.

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0  In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman talks with best-selling author, Mita Mallick, about her new book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses. In their conversation, Andrew and Mita talk about how to spot a bad boss in an interview process, what to do if you have a bad boss, and how to avoid becoming one yourself. We've all had bad bosses, and many of us have been bad bosses. But it's what we learn from the experience that matters.  Key Topics: Why many managers are not taught to manage Tips for how to spot a bad boss in an interview How bad bosses impact their employees Dealing with talent-hoarding managers 3 moments where you might become a bad boss & how to avoid it "Paying your dues" and not passing down "toxic traditions" Links & Resources: Follow Mita mallick on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

Ever worked for a bad boss? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode, workplace equity expert and author Mita Mallick unpacks the realities of toxic leadership and how to rise above it. From micromanagers to spotlight-stealers, Mita shares hard-won lessons and practical strategies to protect your confidence and career.You'll learn:The 13 types of bad bosses—and which ones do the most damage.How to navigate toxic power dynamics when you're early in your career.A simple shift every leader can make to build trust and lead inclusively.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Mita Mallick website:https://www.mitamallick.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394316488 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Get up to 35% off plus 2 free gifts when you use code CONTESSA at checkout at shopbeam.com/CONTESSA.Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/CONTESSA today to get started. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If your boss is keeping a spreadsheet of how long everyone spends in the bathroom...you might have a bad boss! What's your bad boss story?

In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Mita Mallick, leadership expert and author of "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses." Mita shares powerful stories from her own experiences with toxic leadership and reveals how she learned to recognize—and address—her own bad boss behaviors.Episode Highlights:The origin story behind the provocative title and how a flooded childhood home led to discovering a "burn book" of bad bosses13 types of toxic bosses including "The Sheriff" who refused to learn her name and renamed her "Mohammed," and "Medusa" who ruled through fear and public humiliationThe three moments when bad boss behavior emerges: external marketplace stress, absorbing behaviors from your own bad boss, and personal life catastrophesWhy bad bosses aren't born, they're made and how grief, trauma, and unprocessed emotions show up in leadershipThe midnight email phenomenon and why normalizing around-the-clock work expectations is unsustainable and counterproductiveHow fear-based leadership drives short-term results but destroys long-term productivity through turnover, disengagement, and organizational damageThe shame and power dynamics that keep people trapped in toxic workplace relationshipsSelf-reflection strategies for recognizing your own bad boss behaviors including career journaling and asking for coaching (not feedback)The importance of vulnerability in leadership and creating psychological safety for teams to discuss grief, personal struggles, and workplace challengesQuotable Moments:"Names were given to us by someone who had big hopes and dreams for us. Let that sit in. That's who someone named you. And so think about the promise of what your life is to be. And someone can't respect you by saying your name correctly." - Mita Mallick"Your culture becomes defined by the worst behavior you tolerate." - Mita MallickResources:Book: Order "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses" by Mita MallickAvailable at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local independent bookstores

In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Mita Mallick, leadership expert and author of "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses." Mita shares powerful stories from her own experiences with toxic leadership and reveals how she learned to recognize—and address—her own bad boss behaviors.Episode Highlights:The origin story behind the provocative title and how a flooded childhood home led to discovering a "burn book" of bad bosses13 types of toxic bosses including "The Sheriff" who refused to learn her name and renamed her "Mohammed," and "Medusa" who ruled through fear and public humiliationThe three moments when bad boss behavior emerges: external marketplace stress, absorbing behaviors from your own bad boss, and personal life catastrophesWhy bad bosses aren't born, they're made and how grief, trauma, and unprocessed emotions show up in leadershipThe midnight email phenomenon and why normalizing around-the-clock work expectations is unsustainable and counterproductiveHow fear-based leadership drives short-term results but destroys long-term productivity through turnover, disengagement, and organizational damageThe shame and power dynamics that keep people trapped in toxic workplace relationshipsSelf-reflection strategies for recognizing your own bad boss behaviors including career journaling and asking for coaching (not feedback)The importance of vulnerability in leadership and creating psychological safety for teams to discuss grief, personal struggles, and workplace challengesQuotable Moments:"Names were given to us by someone who had big hopes and dreams for us. Let that sit in. That's who someone named you. And so think about the promise of what your life is to be. And someone can't respect you by saying your name correctly." - Mita Mallick"Your culture becomes defined by the worst behavior you tolerate." - Mita MallickResources:Book: Order "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses" by Mita MallickAvailable at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local independent bookstores

Every worker has a bad boss story—but why are they so common? In this two-parter, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin dig into the archetypes of dysfunctional leaders and the systems that keep them in power. Because bad bosses aren't accidents—they're often a predictable response to organizational pressures. In Part 1, they take on the Micromanager, the Rager, and the Martyr. From obsessive control and volcanic tempers to bosses who never log off, these archetypes reveal the deeper fears and systemic incentives driving destructive behavior. Along the way, Rodney and Sam share strategies for surviving each type, plus insights for executives who may be unknowingly creating the conditions for bad bosses to thrive. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? Let's talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theready.com/working-together⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Paris Geller as the boss, The Gilmore Girls Yzme, The Emperor's New Groove 00:00 Intro + Check-In: Who's your favorite bad boss from TV or movies? 02:38 The Pattern: Bad bosses are the product of the system that promoted them 04:30 Bad Boss 1: The Micromanager 06:52 Micromanagers stamp out innovation and emergent ideas 10:11 The source of micromanagement behavior 11:25 Dealing with The Micromanager 14:17 Bad Boss 2: The Rager 15:50 Rage is used to mask vulnerability 19:04 Dealing with The Rager 22:13 The source of ragers and the orgs that enable them 25:27 Bad Boss 3: The Martyr 30:24 Dealing with The Martyr 32:33 Being the boss to The Martyr 34:19 Time of The Martyr is ending 36:05 Wrap up: More bad bosses next time! Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

“A reader asks about annual reviews. Spoiler alert – we hate them. We talk why, what to do better, and how not to be a Bad Boss with annual reviews.” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief.Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an executive and an executive coach, we dive into real stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you're the problem.Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe

It's easy for us to call out the bad bosses. It's harder to look in the mirror and confront the bad boss staring back at you. In this episode, you'll discover how anyone can fall into the trap of becoming a bad boss—often without realizing it—as well as strategies managers and employees can use to make work more manageable.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:During the course of her career, top workplace strategist Mita Mallick has worked for a wide range of bad bosses:The bad boss who fell asleep in meetings.The bad boss who took credit for all her work.The bad boss who once threw her designer shoe at Mita's colleague.The bad boss who told her she was a rat and demanded loyalty.The bad boss who told her she was overconfident and needed to stay in her lane.The bad boss who gossiped about her to others and told her peers she didn't really know what she was doing.The bad boss who was so nice and so profoundly incompetent and as much as she wanted to, it was really hard to hate him.In this episode, we'll explore a few of the many ways bosses can create an unhealthy workplace and disengagement, how any one of us could be susceptible to becoming one of those bad bosses for someone else, and how we can manage and mitigate against this.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Mita Mallick is a WSJ and USA Today bestselling author, LinkedIn Top Voice, workplace strategist, speaker, and coach to start-up founders, executives, and public CEOs. A change maker with a track record of transforming culture and business, Mita gives innovative, culturally-resonant ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. Her highly anticipated second book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses, will be published on September 30, 2025 by Wiley.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comwww.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/www.mitamallick.com/www.amazon.com/Devil-Emails-Midnight-Leaders-Bosses/dp/1394316488www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/www.instagram.com/mita_mallick13/Tune in for this innovative conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Livestream by Clicking Here.

Not Just a Bad Boss: The Hidden Skill to Thrive in Change Have you ever left a meeting with your boss feeling like you're walking on eggshells, doubting your abilities, or wondering if leaving is your only option? Maybe you're second-guessing every move, replaying conversations in your head, or secretly googling "how to deal with a difficult boss" at 2am. You wake up dreading one-on-ones because no matter how much you prepare, it feels like you can't win. The problem isn't just one bad boss.  This is about building career resilience for what's coming next. In this episode, you'll learn why dealing with a difficult boss isn't a one-time challenge. You'll also discover the hidden skills that help leaders thrive through any leadership change without burning out or constantly job-hopping.   Episode Highlights   Navigating Leadership Changes at Work  [00:45] - Why leadership will change again & what that means for you  [01:15] - Leadership turnover hits record highs: 15% of S&P 500 CEOs replaced in 2025  [01:35] - Global CEO tenure drops to under seven years   The Emotional Toll of Working for a Toxic Boss  [02:25] - What it really feels like: walking on eggshells & second-guessing decisions  [02:55] - When confidence erodes & stress skyrockets  [03:15] - How your reputation takes a hit (even when you're capable)   Why Most Strategies Fail  [02:05] - The three things high achievers do [03:45] - "I used to feel capable & confident" — the misalignment trap   Building Career Resilience: The Hidden Skill Gap  [04:15] - It's not about working harder or proving yourself  [04:45] - What leaders who thrive long-term actually do differently  [05:15] - From reactive to unshakable: the mindset shift that changes everything   Your Bad Boss Survival Guide [05:45] - Understand their motivations: pressure you don't see  [06:15] - Document & clarify: how to protect your reputation at work  [06:45] - Set boundaries that build respect, not resistance  [07:15] - Reframe from pleasing to leading   Powerful Quotes "Dealing with a difficult boss isn't about working harder, pleasing more, or proving yourself. It's about learning the skills to protect your confidence, your reputation and your career, no matter who's in charge." -Blake Schofield "When you shift from seeing this as their problem to understanding it's your opportunity to build skills, you stop feeling reactive, you stop feeling a victim to your circumstances, and you start becoming unshakable." -Blake Schofield Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type

The Break Room (MONDAY 8/18/25) 6am Hour 1) Nothing makes you appreciate having a good boss like a bad one 2) Just because the game doesn't mean anything doesn't mean Buffalo Bills fans aren't worried 3) The first class has officially graduated.

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One question church leaders keep asking is "what do I do about my boss/lead pastor? Enter Bree Groff, workplace expert who explains what to do when you have a bad boss, don't love your job, and the future of work. Plus, Bree talks about how to become a better boss and what kind of jobs are going to make the cut during the coming AI revolution.   

In today's episode, we dive into the juicy topic of being a "bad boss" to ourselves as entrepreneurs. Isn't it funny how some of the very behaviors that made us decide to stop working for a bad boss, are often some of the same behaviors we do to ourselves. Things like overworking, neglecting self-care, not setting boundaries, working unreasonable hours, and more. Together, we explore how these bad boss behaviors can lead to burnout and resentment, So, if you're ready to stop being a bad boss to yourself and start thriving in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement just for you!

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In an attempt to boost morale, one terrible boss suggested all of his employees should sleep together.......What's your bad boss story?

Richies, this week's stories feature some familiar faces around here. First up, we'll fill you in on everything that's going on at Diddy's trial. Cassie Ventura - the first woman to break her silence on Diddy - has taken the stand against him. And she's revealed more horrifying details about his abuse during their relationship. After that, the Biebers are making headlines again. This time, about what Hailey's saying in Vogue about her life-threatening ordeal. We're also getting into the weird “shout out” Justin gave her after she became Vogue's latest cover girl. And because it just wouldn't be “Rich and Weekly” without some mention of Blake Lively… Six of her former employees spoke to The Daily Mail. And let's just say, they won't be giving her a World's Best Boss mug anytime soon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every little thing you do that is good is seen and valued and rewarded by the Lord. And he will pay you back for it.

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When your hostile colleague starts dating a suspiciously perfect man online, do you warn her or let karma take its course? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in! On This Week's Feedback Friday: You work at a brokerage firm where your colleague "Dolores," a self-appointed office manager in her sixties, went from being your mentor to your archnemesis after you made the mistake of pointing out some of her mistakes. When she started gushing about a handsome British architect she met through an online word game, you noticed some concerning patterns. Should you have warned her that she was definitely being set up for a scam, or was it right to let karma run its course? As a rising chef, you notice something off about your new boss's behavior, particularly around tip distribution and suspicious activities at odd hours. When the tips seem inconsistent and large wads of cash appear from nowhere, you start connecting troubling dots. What dark discoveries await? You're a department manager at a supermarket when your elderly janitor calls you in for an emergency with the freezer compressors. Upon arrival, you find him nearly naked, operating the floor buffer in just his underwear, claiming "it gets hot in here." But that's just the beginning of his odd behavior... You're a court reporter at an Ohio newspaper where your editor makes bizarre demands — like covering two trials simultaneously and writing about judicial rulings before they're issued. When you point out these impossibilities, he responds with "That's no excuse!" Where does this surreal situation lead? Recommendation of the Week: Gmail keyboard shortcuts Working under the brilliant but destructive Helga, you navigate an environment where your leader's intelligence becomes a weapon rather than a tool for growth. As she critiques every move and demands constant rewrites without clear justification, you wonder if you can endure the true cost of working under such "genius." At an addiction treatment center run on nepotism, you encounter a CEO's son-in-law COO who exhibits concerning behavior — from inappropriate touching to racist comments. When a coworker is suddenly fired for exploring other opportunities, you realize your position might be precarious... Your boss styles himself as a mix between Tony Soprano and Michael Scott, oversharing personal tragedies within minutes of meeting you. When he reveals himself to be a volatile character who demands employees "die for his company," you start planning your escape. But can you get out unscathed? Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at

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