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January 16, 2023 36 mins

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss toxic work environments with Jesse Gomez from Williamsburg Therapy Group.

Topics include:

  • What constitutes a toxic work environment
  • Why this term is being used so much these days
  • Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's comments on toxic workplaces
  • What an employer can do to reduce the chances of their workplace becoming toxic
  • Strategies for addressing co-workers and managers who are bullies
  • How to help your supervisor see there's hypocrisy in their behavior without putting them in defense mode
  • What to do when your manager is showing favoritism 
  • Jesse's advice on creating more joy at work

Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here.

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