Real talk for women in leadership—delivered every other Thursday. Short, story-driven notes on confidence, visibility, hard conversations, and building a career you actually want. Expect practical tools, honest takes, and the occasional “wait… I needed that” moment.
What if YOU’RE the bad boss?
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Apparently, there are a lot of bad bosses out there. Micromanagers. Toxic bosses. Incompetent bosses. You name it. And I’m not just saying that because I’ve experienced a few. Some of the most popular Loud & Lifted episodes this season have been about BAD BOSSES. From navigating toxic bosses with Lynda Harvey to unpacking 13 types of bad bosses with Mita Mallick, we’ve covered a lot of difficult workplace territory. Add in protecting your health with Carrie of Hey Work Friend and corporate hard truths with Roxy Couse, and one thing is clear: work can take a toll—and the person leading you can make a huge difference. Apparently, we have plenty to talk about. 😬 But while those conversations make great podcast episodes, the reality is that it sucks to live through. So what if you listened to one of those episodes and thought, “Oh shit. I think I do that”? Maybe you insist on being in every meeting. Every decision needs your approval. Or you say you want your team to step up, but struggle to let go when they actually try. It happens. No one gets leadership right all the time. I certainly haven’t. Recognizing a behavior you need to change is step one. What you do about it is the part that matters. That’s why this week, we’re flipping the script. Lia Garvin joined me to talk about how to become a better boss. And she literally wrote The New Manager Playbook. Whether you’re managing your first employee or have been leading teams for years, we get into:
There’s always room to improve our game. And the people who work for us deserve that effort. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Lead louder. Grow stronger. Don’t do it alone. Betsy |
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Real talk for women in leadership—delivered every other Thursday. Short, story-driven notes on confidence, visibility, hard conversations, and building a career you actually want. Expect practical tools, honest takes, and the occasional “wait… I needed that” moment.
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