The AC Podcast 212: What Happens When Leadership Turns Toxic?
Peter Greedy, coach and leadership consultant, joins host Simone Sweeney to delve into the complexities of leadership and what happens when it becomes toxic. Peter shares his insights about toxic leadership from his own experience in the workplace, and the fifteen years spent in a religious cult, that now drives his passion for good leadership. They discuss the impact of toxic leadership on individuals, teams and organizations and how to differentiate between effective leadership behaviours and toxic behaviours.
They also examine the critical role of emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and the willingness to open dialogue when issues arise. Peter highlights the need for leaders to be self-aware, open to feedback, and intentional in their actions to foster healthier, more productive workplaces. This episode underscores the importance of not ignoring toxic leadership and to finding resolutions for the benefit of everyone.
You will learn:
· The importance of psychological safety and what happens when it is not available.
· The significance of personal values and behaviours in defining leadership
· The role of coaching in addressing toxic behaviours and fostering resilience
“There is a consequence to bad behaviour, whatever you want to call it—toxicity and psychological safety and the lack of it at work can become truly traumatic.”
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