Your reputation at work is a form of political capital, and you’re either investing in it or quietly draining it away. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on five common workplace behaviors that silently damage your personal brand and limit your career growth. From passive-aggressive habits to over-apologizing, these are patterns managers notice even if you think they don’t.

You’ll learn:

• How these behaviors erode trust, credibility, and influence over time.
• Why they’re career killers even if you’re competent, skilled, or well-liked.
• Real-world examples and research-backed insights that reveal the hidden costs.
• Practical, easy-to-apply strategies to replace bad habits with reputation-building ones.

Whether you’re aiming for your next promotion, want to become a go-to team member, or simply want to avoid being first on the layoff list, this conversation will give you a candid look at what really matters to managers—and how to make sure you’re on the right side of it.

🎯 If you think your work speaks for itself, think again. The way you show up every day speaks louder—make sure it’s saying the right things.

References:

Porath, C.L., & Erez, A. (2012). "How Rudeness Takes Its Toll: The Effects of Incivility on Task Performance and Helpfulness." Journal of Applied Psychology, 97(1), 93–107.

Hess, U., Blairy, S., & Kleck, R.E. (2016). "The Social Consequences of Emotional Suppression." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Lam, C.F., Walter, F., & Huang, X. (2020). "Supervisors' Emotional Exhaustion and Team Members' Passive–Aggressive Behavior: The Role of Ethical Leadership." The Leadership Quarterly, 31(4).

Foster et al. (2018), Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes

Okimoto, T. G., & Wenzel, M. (2015). “The Downside of Saying Sorry: Overapologizing in the Workplace.” Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.

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In this episode, we’re back to call BS on even more business myths that sound good in theory but fall apart in the real world.

Last time, we tackled the so-called talent war, high-performing teams, and the search for “real leaders.” Today, we’re taking aim at three more corporate narratives that get repeated endlessly but rarely hold up under scrutiny:

“People don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad managers.”
“Everyone is replaceable.”
“Automation is always a good thing.”

If you've worked in the system long enough, you’ve probably seen the cracks in these ideas too. We’re pulling from years of lived experience, honest conversations, and a mountain of reading to unpack why these talking points persist, and why they’re often used to deflect responsibility or justify bad decisions.

Are these just oversimplified slogans? Wishful thinking? Or something more intentional?

Let’s dig into the nuance, challenge the narratives, and keep pushing for a more honest conversation about how work really works.

Additional resources:

• Discover The Top 5 Reasons Workers Want To Quit Their Jobs
• It’s Time To Stop Behaving As If Everyone Is Replaceable
• The Negative Effect of Automation - Easy Sociology

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Welcome to the episode that strips away the buzzwords, the motivational posters, and the ego-driven nonsense. We're diving into the real truth about leadership, the kind no one warns you about until you’re in it. If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z professional stepping into leadership (or thinking about it), this episode is your backstage pass. We’re talking about the mess, the loneliness, the lack of appreciation, and the fact that leadership isn’t a title, it’s a responsibility you earn.

This is about real leadership, the uncomfortable, human, often unglamorous stuff that actually makes a difference.

What’s In It For You?

• Real-life stories from someone who led teams, programs, and people before their 30s — no theory, just truth.
• Hard-earned lessons about navigating messy team dynamics, emotional weight, and leadership without a playbook.
• Clarity on what leadership really looks like vs. what your company, your job title, or social media might sell you.
• A mindset shift that will help you grow your career on your terms — without selling your soul.
• Purpose and perspective: Learn why the hard parts of leadership are actually what make it deeply fulfilling.

If you’re tired of being managed and ready to start actually leading — this is the episode that might just shift your path.

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