Don't Let a Bad Boss Derail You: A Guide to Thriving 6 | 18

Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Understand and navigate the murky waters of toxic management.

Hosts Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler delve into the detrimental impact abusive bosses can have on career trajectories. The hosts explore how such leadership styles can suppress assertiveness and hinder professional progression, especially contrasting the experiences of those in superstar and rockstar modes. With insights from the latest studies and rich personal narratives, this episode equips listeners with the tools to understand and navigate the murky waters of toxic management, aiming to empower individuals to protect and advance their careers despite challenging leadership.
Episode Links:

• Episode show notes and resources
• Psychological Abuse & Destructive Leadership
• Leaving CNN Was How Brooke Baldwin Found Her Voice
• Do You Want to be a Great Leader? Embrace Neurodiversity
• Why You Should Embrace A Speak-Truth-To-Power Culture
• Here’s How Speak-Truth-To-Power Meetings Can Make Your Workplace More Equitable
• S4 Ep.1 Rock Star Mode Versus Superstar Mode Website / YouTube
• S4 Ep.14 Quiet Quitting Speaks Loudly About Bad Bosses Website / YouTube
• Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Hosts Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler introduce the episode’s topic of the impact of bad bosses.
(00:00:31) Defining Superstar and Rockstar Modes
The differences between "superstar mode" and "rockstar mode" in career trajectories and how these relate to personal and professional growth.
(00:03:16) The Impact of Abusive Leadership
How abusive leadership affects employees differently based on their career trajectories.
(00:06:59) Personal Experiences and Broader Implications
A personal story about dealing with inappropriate comments from a boss and the broader implications of not challenging abusive behavior.
(00:10:41) Discussion on Greed vs. Strategic Choices in Career
Motivations behind employee reactions to bad bosses and how these reflect responses to abusive environments.
(00:15:21) Systemic Issues and Personal Agency
Systemic problems of destructive leadership and personal agency within toxic work environments.
(00:19:14) Strategies for Dealing with Abusive Bosses
Practical strategies for employees dealing with abusive bosses.
(00:24:27) Exploring Exit Strategies
Identifying exit strategies from toxic work environments and the importance of reaching out to extended network acquaintances.
(00:27:46) Encouraging Advocacy and Support in the Workplace
The importance of advocacy and support within the workplace and how individuals can support colleagues.
(00:38:10) Radical Candor Tips
Key tips on confronting abuse in the workplace and advocating for a supportive and proactive workplace culture.
(00:41:30) Conclusion