245: How Does Toxic Leadership Stifle Freedom in the Workplace? Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett Spills the Tea

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Toxic leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, but there are common threads to look out for that can either help you exit and heal or empower your organization as a whole to make change.

Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work & career psychologist, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. She’s currently researching toxic bosses in the workplace and what this entails for psychological health.

Erin and Dr. Laura discuss:

• Some of the telltale signs of toxic bosses in an organization
• “Hot spots” in toxic workplaces and how to take them seriously
• The healing phase after you leave a toxic boss

Dr. Laura shares her top methods for coping and processing when you have a toxic boss and aren’t able to exit the situation immediately.

If you’re experiencing a toxic boss, have in the past, or know someone who is/has--this is the episode for you.

Special sprinkles on top of this episode:

• How to actually put your ego aside
• Erin’s own experiences with a previous toxic boss

What are the traits of a toxic boss?

They come in many forms, but the most common traits of a bad boss are clear: grandiosity, micromanaging, demanding unrealistic expectations from employees, being too political, and not trusting their team. -Online Career Coaching Services

How do I protect myself from a toxic boss?

5 Effective Tactics to Handle a Toxic Boss

1. Do Not Take Their Treatment Personally.

2. Find Allies and Support.

3. Take Time Off to Recharge.

4. Document, Document, Document.

5. Be Your Own Advocate.

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