The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast You Can't Self-Care Your Way Out of a Toxic Workplace
Jan 15, 2026
Amy Leneker, a leadership consultant and author of "Cheers to Monday," discusses the harsh reality of toxic workplaces. She emphasizes that self-care can’t replace structural change. Leneker shares her Three-Step Stress Method and reveals how to foster trust within teams. She contrasts effective joy strategies with toxic positivity, highlighting that true joy requires genuine engagement. Additionally, she explores the nuances of work-life harmony and encourages honest discussions about stress, making her insights relevant for both leaders and individuals.
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Epic Personal Burnout Moment
- Amy Leneker burned out in an
Different Kinds Of Stress Matter
- Not all stress is the same; 'eustress' helps performance while 'distress' harms it.
- Leaders must distinguish stress types to avoid long-term performance decline.
Three-Step Stress Method
- See and name every stressor, then sort them into five actionable categories.
- Use the solve matrix to decide the next step and avoid analysis paralysis.
