Culture Talks: Why Bad Bosses Destroy Mental Health - And How to Stop Them

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How do toxic leaders damage workplace culture—and what can we do about it?

In this compelling episode of Culture Talks, I sit down with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett, a renowned organizational psychologist, to unpack one of the most urgent issues in today’s workplaces: toxic leadership and its corrosive effects on mental health, productivity, and employee well-being.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The High Cost of Toxic Bosses – How poor leadership fuels burnout, anxiety, and turnover.
✅ Mental Health at Work – Why psychological safety is no longer optional.
✅ Values Alignment – The critical link between personal purpose and organizational culture.
✅ Parenting & Work Stress – Navigating career challenges while raising resilient kids.
✅ Hybrid Work Realities – How flexible models can either amplify or alleviate toxicity.

Check out a couple clips from the episode!

Dr. Laura shares actionable insights on how leaders can foster empathy, self-awareness, and human-centric practices — transforming dysfunctional environments into spaces where people thrive.

Learn how to spot toxic behaviors, protect your mental health, and build workplaces that prioritize humanity over hierarchy. Stay tuned for more episodes, dropping every Wednesday, and let’s talk culture!

Bye for now, 

Lorne Rubis

 

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