Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies

Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies

By Anil Saxena and Morgan HunterBusiness
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Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies episodes

  • When your best is a beast

    In this gripping episode of "Monster in My Closet," hosts Morgan Hunter and Anil Saxena tackle the paradox of the high-performing yet toxic employee. They delve into the murky waters of what makes a star performer an office nightmare and how leaders can address the challenges they pose without sacrificing team morale or productivity. With expert insights, humorous anecdotes, and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the double-edged sword of talent and toxicity. 

     

    Topics to Discuss 

    1. Defining Toxicity in High Performers: Understanding the traits that differentiate challenging from toxic behavior. 
    2. Impact on Team Dynamics: How one toxic individual can affect the entire team's morale, engagement, and turnover rates. 
    3. Intervention Strategies: Approaches for addressing toxic behavior, including direct conversation, performance management, and coaching. 
    4. Balancing Act: When to fight for a change and when to cut ties with a toxic high performer. 
    5. Preventative Measures: Building a culture that discourages toxic behavior from the start.


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      Navigate the eerie echo chamber where feedback falls on deaf ears. Uncover the sinister consequences of ignoring the voices around you and learn how to truly listen and act on what you hear. 

       

      Topics 

      1.  The importance of authentic leadership and creating a feedback culture. 
      2. Understanding the impact of disingenuous leadership on employee trust.  
      3. Strategies for implementing employee feedback effectively. 

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      4. Intro Episode - Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies

        Welcome to "Monster in My Closet," the podcast that dives deep into the eerie realms of fear and the monstrous behaviors they spawn in the workplace. The Monster in My Closet podcast aims to provide honest, practical advice about work and the world. The hosts, Anil Saxena and Morgan Hunter, draw from their extensive experience in various industries to share insights and tools for navigating challenges in the workplace. The podcast focuses on addressing fears and obstacles in the workplace, with the goal of helping listeners improve their outcomes and create fulfilling work environments. Topics covered include asking hard questions, dealing with change, avoiding bad hiring decisions, overcoming biases, and promoting diversity and inclusion. The hosts emphasize the importance of taking action and implementing practical solutions, while also acknowledging the reality of failure and the need to learn from it. The podcast is aimed at business owners, entrepreneurs, and functional leaders who want to improve their outcomes and make the world of work a better place.

        Tune in, if you dare, to transform your workplace fears into triumphs with wit, wisdom, and a touch of wicked fun. (We are good if you listen to this at 1.5 -2X speed...might

        even make us funnier)

         

        Topics 

        1. Introduction of hosts and their professional backgrounds.
        2. Overview of the podcast's mission and what listeners can expect.
        3. Sneak peek into some of the monstrous behaviors tackled in the series.
        4. Problems we are trying to help solve.
        5. Many of the reasons that start-ups fail are interpersonal.
        6. The importance of addressing fears and faux pas in the workplace.


          7. 20 min

        About Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies

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        Dive into "Monster in My Closet: Workplace Fears and Follies," where we unravel the spooky side of office dynamics. Our hosts, experienced in business and talent strategy, dissect complex leadership…