Bad bosses are everywhere. We’ve all worked with them, and if we’re honest, we’ve all had moments where we’ve been them. In episode 96 of Brand Story, Mita Mallick, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best Selling Author, returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, The Devil Emails at Midnight. We explore why toxic behaviors are so persistent in the workplace, how leaders can recognize when they’re slipping into bad habits, and what it takes to build cultures that people actually want to be part of.

This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.

Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.

Links and Information From the Episode Here: https://www.gravitygroup.com/podcast/the-devil-emails-at-midnight/

Continue the conversation on social:

For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we’ll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.

We’re also on:

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroup

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing

(00:00) Introduction

(2:37) Why Write About Bad Bosses

(6:56) Owning Our Own Mistakes

(9:00) The Archetypes of Bad Bosses - Spotlight Stealer

(13:52) The Archetypes of Bad Bosses - Medusa

(19:30) The Archetypes of Bad Bosses - The Grieving Boss

(25:02) Common Behaviors of Bad Bosses - Toxic Positivity

(30:25) The Devil Emails At Midnight

(33:30) Self Awareness & Humility

(35:43) What's Next & Final Takeaways