22. Recovering From Toxic Leadership with Kasia Musur

Workplaces across the globe from tech startups all the way to NGOs are experiencing an epidemic – toxic leadership continues to drive worker burnout, turnover, stress, and mental health decline. In this episode Di welcomes Kasia Musur, the founder of VENT, to share her expertise in toxic leadership and its impact on individuals, organizations, and society. If you've experienced layoffs recently, are currently job searching, or having a difficult time finding a solid work/life balance, don't miss this episode of the Indomitable Podcast! Additional Links Connect with Kasia at toxicleadershipvent.com Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Kasia and VENT 01:33 – Understanding Toxic Leadership 03:02 – Recognizing Toxic Leadership 06:02 – Toxic Leadership Across the World and Industries 07:41 – The Drive Behind Toxic Leadership 08:27 – Identifying Toxic Leaders and Creating Safe Spaces 10:08 – The Impact of Toxic Leadership on Workplaces 12:13 – Incentives for Businesses to Change 13:33 – Shifting the Perception of Toxic Leadership 17:29 – Driving Change Towards Healthier Work Environments 19:40 – Challenging Toxic Leadership Stereotypes 23:27 – Strategies for Businesses to Address Toxic Leadership 27:24 – The Cycle of Toxic Leadership 33:13 – The Work of VENT 34:55 – Tools and Strategies for Addressing Toxic Leadership 38:01 – The Fulfillment of Working on VENT 38:33 – The Fulfillment of Hearing Stories 39:26 – Providing a Safe Space 40:06 – Becoming the Person They Needed 40:36 – Working with Kasia 41:31 – Appreciation for the Podcast 42:07 – Connect and Support 42:36 – Closing Remarks