What if the biggest threat to your workplace isn’t external—but staring back at you in the mirror?
In this powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas dives deep into the hidden signs of toxic leadership, team behavior, and culture. You’ll learn how to identify red flags before they cost you your best people, and discover proven strategies to transform a dysfunctional team into a powerhouse culture that thrives.
Whether you’re a corporate leader, HR professional, or aspiring change agent, this episode will challenge your thinking, sharpen your awareness, and equip you with actionable steps to create a high-performing, healthy team environment.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The silent killers of team trust and performance
- How leaders unintentionally feed toxic cultures
- Strategies for confronting and eradicating toxic behaviors
- Why culture change starts with inner work, not policy
- The essential steps to build a team that’s engaged, empowered, and loyal
Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction: The hidden threat of toxic leadership
1:15 – My own wake-up call: Realizing I was the problem
2:30 – What “toxic behavior” really means in the workplace
5:00 – Key questions every leader must ask themselves
6:20 – Hidden signs of a toxic individual or team
21:00 – Identifying and addressing one key toxic behavior
33:00 – The hallmarks of a high-functioning culture
36:10 – Why real change takes time and persistence
37:00 – Call to action: Start the conversation and lead boldly
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to become a powerhouse change agent, share this episode with your team, colleagues, and HR partners. Start the brave conversations that will transform your workplace into one where people love to contribute, grow, and thrive.
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