Toxic Leadership: Tales of Transformation

Beth Ridley is a corporate executive turned organizational transformation consultant, speaker, author and CEO of Ridley Consulting Group. Beth combines 25 years of leadership and management consulting experience to simplify what it takes to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices throughout the business with strategies that are approachable, relevant and doable for everyone. Beth’s work is featured in national publications and she frequently delivers keynotes and workshops at events around the world.Beth holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, an MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University. Beth has lived in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg and Bangkok and now resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and three children.Website: https://ridleyconsultants.comLink to download complementary resource: www.ridleyresources.com (this site will be active before the episode airs)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ridley-a92b8b5/Join Ridley Consulting Group newsletter: https://ridleyconsultants.com/join/The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. She grew up an only child in rural southeast Alabama, where she was raised by her educator parents to persist in the face of personal and professional adversity. As a coach, she guides clients in areas of career development; business strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Distinguished Professor and entrepreneur, Dr. Cox's inquisitive nature contributes to her passion for educating others and sharing what she has learned via her experiences.Check out the Stop Playing Diversity podcast at www.drmonicacox.com/podcast Services: www.drmonicacox.comEmail: info@drmonicacox.com.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Our guests today are Mrinal Gokhale, an author, speaker, and business analyst, and Dr. Jyothsna S. Bhat, a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and speaker.Neurodiversity refers to the range of neurological differences that exist in the human population, including but not limited to autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. These differences can often lead to unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of thinking that can be valuable in the workplace, yet individuals who are neurodivergent often face challenges in navigating traditional work environments.In this episode, we will explore the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, including the challenges they face and the potential benefits they can bring to their employers. We will also discuss strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that supports the needs of neurodivergent employees.Our guests bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace. Mrinal Gokhale, who has worked in both marketing and business analysis, has a deep passion for mental health and neurodiversity. Dr. Jyothsna S. Bhat, a leading voice in mental health advocacy, has conducted corporate wellness and stress management workshops for companies such as Deloitte and YieldStreet.Join us as we delve into the fascinating topic of neurodiversity in the workplace and explore how we can create more inclusive and supportive environments for all employees.Guest socials: Mrinal GokhaleIG- mrinalg_Twitter- gokhale_mrinalDr. Jyothsna Bhat Instagram: @drbhatpsychtwitter: @drbhatpsychFB: Dr Jyothsna BhatLinkedIn: Jyothsna S. Bhat, PsyDwebsite: drbhat@bhatpsych.comThe Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of how our upbringing shapes the way we show up as adults in the workplace. Our guests, Chelsea Elliot, an expert in the field of psychology and child development, will share insights on how parenting styles, family dynamics, and life experiences can impact our behaviors, attitudes, and relationships in the workplace. Get ready to learn about the lasting effects of childhood and discover practical tips for navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Selena Rezvani’s mission is to help underrepresented groups carve out paths to leadership. She’s the author of 3 leadership books, the bestseller "Pushback", "The Next Generation of Women Leaders", and is about to release her third, "Quick Confidence". Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year and has been featured in TEDx, Harvard Business Review, Inc., Todayshow.com, and NPR. Today, she’s a columnist for NBC News' "Know Your Value." Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 10 year old boy-girl twins.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

This episode explores the connection between empathy and stoicism and further, how it can help employees at work!Guest BioShermin Kruse is a global transactions expert, lawyer, speaker, professor, TEDx producer, writer, and idea curator. She currently teaches global transactions, tactical empathy, complex negotiation, and leadership at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She is also a TED and TEDx talk producer (having produced more than 60 different TEDx talks and various TEDx music videos), a TEDx speaker, and a negotiation and leadership consultant specializing in weaponizing empathy and stoicism. She is an advisor to corporate directors through the NACD of Chicago, and the author of the textbook published by Northwestern University Library, “Global Transactions and Regulation: Political, Legal, and Cultural Frameworks” which examines current and relevant business, legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that arise when commercial transactions across national borders. Prior to her textbook, Ms. Kruse wrote the critically acclaimed, best-selling novel “Butterfly Stitching,” inspired by the true experiences of herself and the women in her family before and after the Iranian revolution. In addition to her teaching corporate and negotiations experience, Ms. Kruse was a partner at the law firm of Barack Ferrazzano where she represented international and Fortune 500 companies for 17 years. Her nearly two decade long legal practice provided her with in depth knowledge of corporate business management, high stakes negotiations, and complex cross-border transactions.Ms. Kruse is a frequent speaker on issues relating to tactical empathy, complex negotiation, stoicism, idea curation, change-agency, leadership, and professional development. She was recently named as the annual Woman Extraordinaire by the International Women Associates, featured by WomanScape Magazine for her global humanitarian work, and named one of the nation’s top 100 “Women to Watch” by BizWomen Magazine, one of Chicago’s most influential women by Chicago Business Journal, and one of Chicago’s Women of Inspiration by Today’s Chicago Magazine. Dedicated to her local and global community, Ms. Kruse is the founder of multiple national and global non-profits and NGOs.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Feeling like you belong at work is essential for both your personal and professional growth. But what does it mean to truly feel like you belong in the workplace? In this episode, we'll be exploring the concept of belonging at work, and how it can impact our overall job satisfaction and performance.We'll be talking to Dr. Beth Kaplan, an expert in the field of organizational psychology, who will share insights on the importance of belonging in the workplace, and the steps that organizations can take to foster a sense of belonging among their employees.Dr. Beth KaplanDr. Beth Kaplan is a researcher and storyteller with expertise in belonging, belonging in the workplace, and workplace trauma. Beth is currently conducting research and supporting the development of these areas as they inform workplace practices. She is a big picture thinker and creative storyteller with 15 years of experience in learning and leadership strategy and is proven at improving retention and transforming company culture. Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes. Prior to this, she started leader development at Salesforce and is credited as a thought leader in this space. She also has expertise in onboarding and employee engagement.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

In this episode, we have a conversation with coach Liana Jabs about self worth in the workplace and at home. We discuss the importance of valuing ourselves and our worth, and offer practical tips for building and maintaining a healthy sense of self worth. Whether you struggle with self worth in your personal or professional life, this episode is sure to offer valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in now to learn more about how to cultivate a strong sense of self worth and build a more fulfilling and successful life.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/