Summary

In this episode of CultureKeeper, Command Master Chief Jessica Hardemon discusses the challenges of dealing with bad leadership in the military. She emphasizes the importance of not suffering in silence and encourages sailors to utilize available resources for support. Hardemon shares personal experiences and offers actionable strategies for personal growth and leadership development, urging listeners to take control of their responses to toxic leadership and to model the leaders they wish to have.

Keywords

leadership, toxic leaders, mentorship, sailor support, personal growth, military culture

Takeaways

• Bad leadership tests your character.
• You don't have to suffer in silence.
• There are resources available to help you.
• Reaching out is not a weakness.
• You can't control who leads you, but you can control how you respond.
• Own your lane and maintain your credibility.
• Seek mentorship outside your chain of command.
• Model the leader you wish you had.
• Learn from bad leaders to avoid repeating their mistakes.
• Protect your mental, emotional, and professional health.

Titles

• Navigating Toxic Leadership in the Military
• Empowering Sailors Against Bad Leadership
• Sound Bites
• "Reaching out is not a weakness."
• "Own your lane."
• "Silence kills culture."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Bad Leadership

02:03 Resources to combat Bad Leadership

06:02 How to Respond to Bad Leadership

09:42 The Shift You've Got to Make

11:10 Don't Suffer in Silence