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590: Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author on What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses

Oct 1, 2025
Mita Mallick, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and workplace strategist, explores the implications of everyday managerial choices on organizational resilience. She emphasizes the importance of using silence as a powerful tool for reflection and negotiation. Mita discusses the complexities of leadership, urging empathy for those who falter under pressure. She also highlights the dangers of promoting individuals without support and the need for honest communication to rebuild trust. Discover her insights on creating high-trust environments and balancing performance with humanity.
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INSIGHT

Power Of The Pause

  • Different leadership styles add value and silence can be a deliberate leadership tool.
  • Use the power of the pause to observe, defuse escalation, and gain negotiation leverage.
ADVICE

Manage Up With Written Briefings

  • Manage up by sending concise written briefings before talent reviews or board conversations.
  • Remind sponsors of five wins so they can accurately represent your work and set you up for success.
ANECDOTE

Taught To Tell A Story With Slides

  • Mita's demanding boss forced her to rewrite slide titles until each had a clear story and takeaway.
  • That harsh training taught her the craft of storytelling with data and improved her business communication.
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