To Anyone Working With A Toxic Boss: How to Deal With It & Move On

Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerCryptoMost people spend more time with their boss than with their family. So if that relationship is toxic, it doesn’t just make work harder… it can actually impact your career trajectory, mental health, reputation, and financial future. In this episode, we break down how to identify a truly toxic boss (not just a demanding one), strategic moves if you realize you’re in a bad situation, and what to do if *you’re* actually the toxic boss. We also share YOUR anonymous workplace horror stories and discuss what we can learn from them.Tune in for specific lessons on: ✅ The 5 biggest red flags of a truly toxic boss ✅ How toxic managers damage careers, teams, and mental health ✅ What to do before escalating to HR (and why HR isn’t always your savior) ✅ Strategic ways to protect your reputation and plan your exit ✅ How to evaluate whether a future boss is actually a great leader ✅ A self-check exercise: what if you’re accidentally becoming the toxic boss?If you’ve ever wondered if your boss is toxic or if you’re overreacting, or why your job may feel so psychologically draining, then this episode is for you. Because at the end of the day: your boss can accelerate your career… or quietly destroy it. 📝Resources mentioned in the episode: HBR’s 5 Red Flags of a Toxic Boss:https://hbr.org/tip/2025/03/5-red-flags-of-a-truly-toxic-boss?utm_source=chatgpt.com  HBR’s 10 Signs of a Toxic Boss:https://hbr.org/2025/02/10-signs-of-a-toxic-boss-and-how-to-protect-yourself Laszlo Block’s Work Rules: Insights from Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Work-Rules-Insights-Inside-Transform/dp/1455554790 Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last: https://tinyurl.com/576s5dxt 00:37: Episode goals01:28: The universal experience of a toxic boss02:40: Definition of a ‘toxic’ boss 03:42: Jean’s anecdote of a toxic boss05:42: 5 Red Flags of a truly toxic boss 12:20: How toxic bosses create a culture of fear 14:20: Reading your toxic boss horror stories 18:15: Male vs. female toxic bosses 21:40: Methods to navigate a toxic boss 23:45: HR is not your friend 25:08: What to do if you’re in a toxic work culture 25:50: Laszlo Block on what to look for in a job27:47: Simon Sinek on “leaders eat last”30:00: Cherie’s positive boss experience32:54: How to tell if *you’re* the toxic boss 36:33: Action plan if you do realize you’re toxic 37:00: Lasting thoughts and field research 🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: [email protected] trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b