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Tired of the same old leadership advice? Step into a new era of leadership with the A World of Difference podcast. Hosted by Silicon Valley tech executive, global leadership expert, and advisor to Silicon Valley CEOs, Lori Adams-Brown, this podcast is for leaders who want more than just surface-level strategies—they want to lead with authenticity, purpose, and impact. Each episode features real stories and hard-won lessons from authentic leaders across industries who have faced challenges, embraced change, and built inclusive cultures that drive success. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or making a difference in your community, this podcast gives you the tools to lead boldly and inspire real change. If you’re ready to move beyond traditional leadership, subscribe now and discover how to lead with authenticity and create the lasting impact you’ve always dreamed of.
Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Mita Mallick, Author of The Devil Emails at Midnight: Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses
A World of Difference
39 minutes
2 weeks ago
Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Mita Mallick, Author of The Devil Emails at Midnight: Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses
In this engaging conversation, Lori Adams-Brown interviews Mita Mallick about her book "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses." Mita shares personal stories and insights on leadership, workplace culture, and the impact of bad bosses on mental health. The discussion covers the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and the role of personal relationships in professional settings.
The genesis of Mita's book started with a personal experience of her mother's home being flooded.
Mita found an old notebook with stories about bad bosses, which inspired her book.
Fear-driven workplaces may achieve short-term results but harm long-term culture.
Mita shares a 'water test' to identify toxic workplaces during interviews.
Setting boundaries is crucial for respect and inclusion in the workplace.
Personal relationships can complicate professional decisions, especially in leadership roles.
Mita emphasizes the importance of self-care for effective leadership.
The conversation highlights the normalization of toxic behavior in workplaces.
Mita advises doing reference checks on potential employers.
The book encourages readers to learn from bad bosses to become better leaders.
My special guest is Mita Mallick
Mallick is a highly sought-after speaker who has advised Fortune 500
companies and start-ups alike. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice and was named to the Thinkers 50 Radar List. She’s a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Adweek, and Entrepreneur. Mallick has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Business Insider. Mallick holds a B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
Learning from Bad Bosses
The Devil Emails at Midnight
Leadership Lessons from Mita Mallick
Navigating Toxic Workplaces
Setting Boundaries for Success
The Impact of Bad Bosses
Self-Care in Leadership
Identifying Toxic Workplaces
The Role of Personal Relationships in Leadership
Transforming Workplace Culture
Key topics: leadership, workplace culture, bad bosses, mental health, self-awareness
"The Devil Emails at Midnight"
"Fear kills culture in the longterm"
"Set boundaries for respect"
"Personal relationships complicate decisions"
"Self-care is key to leadership"
"Normalize toxic behavior in workplaces"
"Do reference checks on employers"
"Learn from bad bosses"
"Water test for toxic workplaces"
"Respect is a basic need"
00:00:01 Introduction and Book Overview
00:00:29 Inspiration Behind the Book
00:01:27 Fear-Driven Workplaces
00:02:27 Impact of Bad Bosses
00:04:10 Setting Boundaries
00:07:30 Personal Relationships in Leadership
00:11:39 Self-Care and Leadership
00:18:54 Cultural and Personal Background
00:25:20 Advice for Navigating Workplace Dynamics
00:30:51 Conclusion and How to Connect with Mita
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A World of Difference
Tired of the same old leadership advice? Step into a new era of leadership with the A World of Difference podcast. Hosted by Silicon Valley tech executive, global leadership expert, and advisor to Silicon Valley CEOs, Lori Adams-Brown, this podcast is for leaders who want more than just surface-level strategies—they want to lead with authenticity, purpose, and impact. Each episode features real stories and hard-won lessons from authentic leaders across industries who have faced challenges, embraced change, and built inclusive cultures that drive success. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or making a difference in your community, this podcast gives you the tools to lead boldly and inspire real change. If you’re ready to move beyond traditional leadership, subscribe now and discover how to lead with authenticity and create the lasting impact you’ve always dreamed of.
