How can you spot a bad boss before it’s too late?

What can good leaders learn from bad bosses?

My guest on this episode is Mita Mallick, WSJ and USA Today bestselling author of “Reimagine Inclusion and now “The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses”

During our conversation Mita and I discuss:

What inspired Mita to write “The Devil Emails at Midnight,” and why bad bosses are such a universal concern.
The empathy Mita has developed for bad bosses, and why anyone can fall into toxic leadership behaviors.
How to spot early warning signs of a bad boss or toxic culture during the interview process—and why many candidates ignore them.
Mita’s advice on surviving a bad boss
HR’s role in addressing bad bosses and building an inclusive culture.

Connecting with Mita

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Buy and read “The Devil Emails at Midnight”

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“What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses” with Mita Mallick, WSJ and USA Today bestselling author of “Reimagine Inclusion" and now “The Devil Emails at Midnight”

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