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In this episode, Lars and Paulina delve into the complexities of toxic workplace cultures, focusing on the boundaries that managers often cross. They share a poignant story about Antonia, a young professional who faced undue pressure from her manager, highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the need for managers to be aware of their responsibilities and the impact of their actions on employees. They discuss strategies for creating a supportive work environment and the significance of open communication. The episode concludes with key takeaways for both employees and managers to foster a healthier workplace culture.

Paulina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccf-paulina-von-mirbach-benz/
Paulina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sceptical_paulina
Lars on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larsnielsen_cph/
Lars on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsnielsenorg/

The Culture Playbook https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Playbook-Effective-Actions-Succeed/dp/0525620737

Takeaways

Every manager will make mistakes.

It's not about being perfect; it's about learning from mistakes.

With great power comes great responsibility.

Psychological safety is crucial for employee well-being.

Managers should normalize uncomfortable conversations.

Creating a supportive environment requires curiosity and people-centricity.

Open communication is key to resolving workplace issues.

Employees should try to talk to their managers about expectations.

It's important to understand the pressures managers face.

Nobody is completely powerless in a toxic work environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Toxic Workplace Cultures

05:27 Understanding Managers Crossing the Line

07:35 Antonia's Story: A Case Study

18:26 The Importance of Psychological Safety

30:29 Creating a Supportive Work Environment

36:40 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

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14 episodes

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Content provided by Lars Nielsen and Paulina von Mirbach-Benz. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lars Nielsen and Paulina von Mirbach-Benz or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Lars and Paulina delve into the complexities of toxic workplace cultures, focusing on the boundaries that managers often cross. They share a poignant story about Antonia, a young professional who faced undue pressure from her manager, highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the need for managers to be aware of their responsibilities and the impact of their actions on employees. They discuss strategies for creating a supportive work environment and the significance of open communication. The episode concludes with key takeaways for both employees and managers to foster a healthier workplace culture.

Paulina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccf-paulina-von-mirbach-benz/
Paulina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sceptical_paulina
Lars on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larsnielsen_cph/
Lars on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsnielsenorg/

The Culture Playbook https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Playbook-Effective-Actions-Succeed/dp/0525620737

Takeaways

Every manager will make mistakes.

It's not about being perfect; it's about learning from mistakes.

With great power comes great responsibility.

Psychological safety is crucial for employee well-being.

Managers should normalize uncomfortable conversations.

Creating a supportive environment requires curiosity and people-centricity.

Open communication is key to resolving workplace issues.

Employees should try to talk to their managers about expectations.

It's important to understand the pressures managers face.

Nobody is completely powerless in a toxic work environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Toxic Workplace Cultures

05:27 Understanding Managers Crossing the Line

07:35 Antonia's Story: A Case Study

18:26 The Importance of Psychological Safety

30:29 Creating a Supportive Work Environment

36:40 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

  continue reading

14 episodes

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