Micromanagement, Middle Management & the Messy Truth About Authentic Leadership

What does authentic leadership really look like in the wild? In this episode, Adrienne Barker sits down with leadership expert Jennifer Jensen for a candid conversation filled with laughter, learning, and leadership truth bombs.

Jennifer shares how her 30-year career across corporate sectors—and a few hard-earned scars—led her to launch AuthenticLeader.ca and write her practical, bullet-point-style book Developing Authentic Leaders. Together, they unpack:

🧠 Why micromanagement is the ultimate culture killer 💥 How to spot an inauthentic leader (even if they're charming) 🚩 The subtle ways toxicity creeps into the workplace—and what to do about it 📚 Why leadership training should be required for both new grads and seasoned pros 💡 How servant leadership, empathy, and direct feedback can transform a team

You’ll hear stories that are all too familiar—from dealing with a toxic boss who only showed up when the higher-ups were around, to managing PTSD from bad leadership—and you'll leave with real strategies and a renewed appreciation for the power of being genuine at work.

✨ Bonus: Jennifer reveals her unique approach to leadership development—point form, clear, and easy to use weekly or with a team. Think “coach in a book.”

👀 Check out Jennifer’s work at: AuthenticLeader.ca 📘 Grab her book Developing Authentic Leaders on Amazon

🎧 Tune in now—this episode is as real and unfiltered as it gets. No prep needed, just the good stuff.