We trade two true stories about toxic leadership: a public shutdown that delayed a release and a “smile less” mandate that drained talent. We break down what went wrong, how healthy leaders respond, and simple habits that turn conflict into momentum. • crunch-time bug and a proposed shim to hold the date • public rejection of cross-team work and power signaling • costs of social debt versus technical debt • curiosity-led review of risk and alternatives • how to coach tone without policing personality • talent loss, brand damage and culture decay • leaders make the weather and set norms • practical tools for safe shortcuts and dissent Please share the pod with everyone you know Leave us a nice review if you can Join the Discord via the link tree and post your toxic story in Is It Me Or Is It Corporate using /confess for anonymity Support the show with Buy Me A Coffee or grab a baby onesie Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
