{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People","title":"The Bad Boss Episode: Mita Mallick on Toxic Workplaces, Burnout, and Boundaries","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2432,"description":"“If anyone takes anything out of today's conversation, it's you gotta find ways to recharge and replenish so you can go back to work and make impact.” - Mita Mallick\nWhy do so many smart, capable people stay in unhealthy work environments? And why do bad bosses seem to exist in every industry?\nIn this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Mita Mallick, bestselling author, workplace culture expert, and speaker on a mission to make work more human.\nDrawing from the stories in her book The Devil Emails at Midnight, Mita shares why toxic leadership is often enabled by systems, why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership, and how many high achievers unknowingly normalize unhealthy behavior.\nThis conversation unpacks everything from micromanagers and \"rainmakers\" to people-pleasing, burnout, and the surprising ways our childhood experiences can shape the bosses we tolerate. If you’ve ever given a bad boss a code name, this episode is for you.\nYou’ll hear about:Why Mita believes bad bosses aren't born, they're madeThe essential role self-awareness plays in becoming a better leaderHow organizations unintentionally protect toxic high performersWhy fear creates short-term results but destroys culture over timeWhy people often normalize unhealthy workplace behaviorThe importance of boundaries in a 24/7 worldWhy taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's good leadershipWhat Mita is exploring in her upcoming book, Office Villains\nAbout Mita Mallick:\nMita Mallick is a bestselling author, speaker, workplace culture expert, and business leader focused on creating more human, inclusive organizations. She is the author of The Devil Emails at Midnight and Reimagine Inclusion, and her work has been featured by major organizations and media outlets around the world. Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, Mita helps leaders build self-awareness, navigate change, and create healthier workplaces.\nLearn...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xX4mv8ABkxdZYlNqyYMtgty7eVFkp64CDgWzGR1qEOg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MWU1/ODk3ZDY4NjYwY2Fh/OTE1NzYyZjdlMThl/YzFhNy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}