Toxic Leadership: Tales of Transformation

Jenna Filipkowski is an industrial-organizational psychologist who first popped up on my radar based on reading some of her excellent white papers and insights ranging from onboarding to coaching and everything in between. This episode is important to me because we engaged in a long-overdue conversation related to burnout. Jenna provides some tremendous insights and she was such a good thought par...

Lonnie Morris was a fun guest to chat with, he is the author of "When Leadership Fails: Individual, Group and Organizational Lessons from the Worst Workplace Experiences". This episode is important because of Lonnie's tremendous insight into boundaries as well as his expertise in leading in the virtual environment. Book: https://books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/When-Leadership-Fails/?k=9781800...

Join me as I discuss the role of managers in building a culture of care. This role is very important as we seek to counteract toxicity. Ali brings her insights and practical approach to addressing this question. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leade...

Today’s episode is with Sheila Carmichael . Sheila is a transformational leadership strategist. This episode is important because of the parallel interests that both Sheila and I share in authenticity in the workplace. Sheila has a passion for authentic leadership and her expertise makes this episode shine. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow D...

Today's episode is with DeeDee Hawman. DeeDee is a regional human resources manager and a dedicated leader in building sustaining partnerships with all levels of employees in an organization thus increasing employee engagement, job satisfaction and financial viability. This episode is important because DeeDee was my very first boss when I interned in her HR department many years ago, it is great t...

Today’s episode is with Ashu Dalvi . Ashu is a consultant who has expertise in a variety of industries and has worked with private, public, and non-profit organizations for over 15 years. This episode is important because we had a really great time digging into the importance of trust and further, how those in organizations can counteract historical, toxic norms that may exist in the environment....

Today’s episode is with Sean Leahy. Sean is a Proven leadership consultant with experience in various industries including sales, digital marketing, IT & organizational strategy. This episode is important because as many leaders are looking for ways to detoxify their behavior and organizational culture, a commonly avoided aspect is feedback. My hope is that this episode illustrates why feedbac...

Herb Escher is the President of Dale Carnegie Training of Western New York. Herb has developed a reputation as a catalyst for positive change in many organizations across the country. This episode is important to me because not only are we exploring the source of toxic leadership, we also are discussing the various costs and misconceptions many people have related to feedback and conflict. I had a...

Every leader is susceptible to become a bad one, and more so the longer you are in a position of power and responsibility. With this inevitable battle ahead, counteracting toxicity should be one of your primary goals - and it starts with the person you see in the mirror. Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is joined by Kevin McDonald , University of Virginia ’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,...

Tyler Asman is a scholar, practitioner, and consultant who brings a dynamic and futurist perspective to workplace issues. This episode is important to me because of Tyler’s insights related to how toxic leadership can manifest even in well-meaning leaders. As we examine a pendulum swing in leadership approach, we explore a phenomenon called permissive leadership and we discuss how toxic masculinit...

Ron Rapatalo is a coach, connector, and catalyst leader who encourages others to live authentic and inspiring lives. This episode is important to me because of Ron's insight through personal experience and coaching related to toxicity as we examine the intersection of racial identity. Ron has been a talent shepherd for 15+ years, recruiting and selecting thousands of candidates to become education...

TaJuanna Taylor is an award-winning, transformational business strategist and CEO who shapes and mobilizes business and people to achieve greater heights and success. This episode is important as Tajuanna shares firsthand her perspective as a woman, a mother, and a successful business owner and provides insights on the differential impact of toxicity. TaJuanna's perspective on imposter syndrome is...

Dr. Karen Doll is a psychologist and consultant who partners with organizations as she focuses on mental health awareness and building psychological fitness. This episode is important as May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as mental health is an under-focused and stigmatized component of everyday life, it is important to examine this aspect of the work environment that many organizations need...

Debra Williams is an amazing leader who has a history partnering with boards, C-suite executives and leaders to achieve sustainable business results. This episode is important to me because we not only dig into the area of DEI strategy and the role of leadership HR in an organization to counteract toxicity. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow D...

As you get to know Jennifer, you will see firsthand, an important leadership trait that many leaders are afraid to exhibit and that is transparency and vulnerability. These traits come through in our episode together and are a testament to what tales of transformation is really about. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II i...

This episode is important as we think about the impact of communication. As we examine toxic leadership behaviors, I am sure many leaders want to ensure they are showing up as they intend to, maximizing their impact to inspire and motivate others. https://pswithalex.com/communicate-with-confidence-virtual-training-series/ https://www.amazon.com/Minivan-Mogul-Crash-Course-Confidence/dp/1734126280 h...

Tiffany S.W. Hamilton works in the diversity and inclusion industry as a business owner, coach and as chief diversity officer at Pace University. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of...

Mako Miller is a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Kansas City. For over 14 years, Mako has made a commitment to higher education through her work for both two- and four-year colleges. Mako is the Career Services Manager for Kauffman Scholars, Inc. where she strives to remove barriers to career and social capital for students in the program. Additionally, she is pursuing her...

Dr. Edmonds is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Bowie State University. Dr. Edmonds coins the definition of Toxic Followership as the manipulation of individuals by a trusted party who transforms the mindset of others, whereby individuals become an extension of a toxic leaders' moral decay. This type of behavior leads to destruction and in some cases, death. The Toxic Leadershi...

Dr. Lee Meadows is an adjunct professor of Management at Walsh teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Resources, Management, Leadership, and Organizational Design. His career portfolio includes having served as Area Director of University Housing Programs at Michigan State University, a supervisor of Human Resources at General Motors, a Senior Consultant for Change Management at EDS,...

Andy Brantley has served as president and chief executive officer of CUPA-HR since July 2005. With the leadership and guidance of high functioning boards and great national office colleagues, Andy has led the transformation of CUPA-HR. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with...

Haley Grayless , founder and CEO of Vaxa Collective, talks about her experiences of being a coach and consultant and central around toxic leadership as it relates to millennials and startup culture. Throughout her career, she encountered great leaders who can be a model to everyone’s leadership philosophy or leaders that are the exact opposite of how you want to be. Her experience in toxic leaders...

Dr. Scott Boswell, who's a dynamic financial executive with more than 35 years of investment management experience. Scott has strong practical know-how and developing and offering innovative financial solutions. He focuses on the manifestation and impact of CEO narcissism. The leadership experience he had helped him in his corporate and business leadership positions and narrate how painful it is t...

A Michigan-bloomed, organizational development consultant, Dr. Ann Hackett talks about her experience in consulting and corporate environments in human resources, talent, development, and culture. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human ca...

The author and CEO of flourish creatives and brand strategy and design studio, Kerri Voyles, talks about how toxic leadership affects the behavior of the employees especially the younger generations. Kerri Voyles, who just launched her business in the midst of a pandemic, narrates how she succeeded on being a coach on brand strategy and designs, also enjoys speaking, training, and serving to make...