Ep.154: How to Avoid Toxic Cultures: Impact, Morale, and Leadership, with Kelsey Neff | Leadership podcasts for new managers

1h16 | 01/29/2025

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Raise your virtual hand if you think you've ever worked in a toxic culture or for a toxic leader..?

This week on Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Impact Leadership Strategist Kelsey Neff and we'll be getting into the complexities of toxic work environments, the warning signs and red flags to watch out for, the impact on personal lives, and the role of leadership in fostering a healthy workplace culture.

Kelsey shares her journey from the non-profit sector to consulting, and we hear why creating safe and supportive work environments is so important. We also talk productivity and well-being, why they're connected and how leaders & business owners can achieve success by focusing on them.

It's a great conversation about the changing landscape of leadership, productivity, and emotional intelligence in the modern workplace. Thanks again, Kelsey!

Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24

Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/

To learn more about Kelsey, her work, and her book, check out these links:
https://www.bydesignconsulting.space/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-neff/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bydesignconsulting

#ToxicWorkCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #LeadershipPodcasts #LeadershipPodcast

The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co

Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights
3min
The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures
10min
Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity
17min
Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture
30min
Redefining Employee Value and Productivity
37min
The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace
38min
Rethinking Productivity and Work Models
39min
The Impact of Meetings on Productivity
41min
The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy
45min
The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership
49min
The Importance of People-First Leadership
51min
Balancing People and Results in Leadership
53min
Defining Great Leadership
56min
The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders
58min
Experiencing Effective Leadership
1h00
Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership
1h02
Leadership Heroes and Inspirations
1h08

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Raise your virtual hand if you think you've ever worked in a toxic culture or for a toxic leader..?

This week on Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Impact Leadership Strategist Kelsey Neff and we'll be getting into the complexities of toxic work environments, the warning signs and red flags to watch out for, the impact on personal lives, and the role of leadership in fostering a healthy workplace culture.

Kelsey shares her journey from the non-profit sector to consulting, and we hear why creating safe and supportive work environments is so important. We also talk productivity and well-being, why they're connected and how leaders & business owners can achieve success by focusing on them.

It's a great conversation about the changing landscape of leadership, productivity, and emotional intelligence in the modern workplace. Thanks again, Kelsey!

Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24

Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/

To learn more about Kelsey, her work, and her book, check out these links:
https://www.bydesignconsulting.space/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-neff/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bydesignconsulting

#ToxicWorkCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #LeadershipPodcasts #LeadershipPodcast

The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co

Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights
3min
The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures
10min
Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity
17min
Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture
30min
Redefining Employee Value and Productivity
37min
The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace
38min
Rethinking Productivity and Work Models
39min
The Impact of Meetings on Productivity
41min
The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy
45min
The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership
49min
The Importance of People-First Leadership
51min
Balancing People and Results in Leadership
53min
Defining Great Leadership
56min
The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders
58min
Experiencing Effective Leadership
1h00
Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership
1h02
Leadership Heroes and Inspirations
1h08

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights

The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures

Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity

Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture

Redefining Employee Value and Productivity

The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace

Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

The Impact of Meetings on Productivity

The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy

The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership

The Importance of People-First Leadership

Balancing People and Results in Leadership

Defining Great Leadership

The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders

Experiencing Effective Leadership

Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership

Leadership Heroes and Inspirations

Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights

The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures

Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity

Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture

Redefining Employee Value and Productivity

The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace

Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

The Impact of Meetings on Productivity

The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy

The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership

The Importance of People-First Leadership

Balancing People and Results in Leadership

Defining Great Leadership

The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders

Experiencing Effective Leadership

Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership

Leadership Heroes and Inspirations

Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights

The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures

Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity

Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture

Redefining Employee Value and Productivity

The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace

Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

The Impact of Meetings on Productivity

The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy

The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership

The Importance of People-First Leadership

Balancing People and Results in Leadership

Defining Great Leadership

The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders

Experiencing Effective Leadership

Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership

Leadership Heroes and Inspirations

Chapters

Kelsey Neff's Journey and Insights

The Prevalence of Toxic Cultures

Identifying Warning Signs of Toxicity

Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture

Redefining Employee Value and Productivity

The Value of Autonomy in the Workplace

Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

The Impact of Meetings on Productivity

The Shift Towards Individual Autonomy

The Difference Between Leadership Positions and Good Leadership

The Importance of People-First Leadership

Balancing People and Results in Leadership

Defining Great Leadership

The Responsibility of Charismatic Leaders

Experiencing Effective Leadership

Trusting Your Intuition in Leadership

Leadership Heroes and Inspirations