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This special episode addresses a recent development with the podcast.

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Brand Design: Kevin Ache
Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound

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In this episode, I recount the harrowing experience of working under a toxic leader in a crumbling hospital where chaos reigned supreme. From a leader obsessed with micromanaging trivial details while ignoring glaring systemic failures—like literal brown water—to a workplace riddled with dysfunction, unethical management practices, and the erosion of basic human decency. This is a story about surviving toxicity, rediscovering freedom, and understanding that sometimes, the best decision you can make is to walk away.

Tune in for a raw and unfiltered look at the consequences of uninspired and destructive leadership.

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Brand Design: Kevin Ache
Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound

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In this episode we delve deeper into the intricacies of toxic workplaces—shifting the focus from toxic managers to the very environments themselves. What happens when the entire culture of a workplace is a battlefield, draining employees from the moment they clock in? JD explores how toxicity can be embedded in the structures of workplaces, creating stress that’s normalized yet damaging.

This episode features interview excerpts with Jason Greer, Founder and CEO of Greer Consulting, Inc.

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Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
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In this short episode, we break down the results of the election and what they mean for the future of America. With Donald Trump’s victory, it's time for both parties to reflect on their mistakes and rethink their approach. Voters are focused on real, everyday issues like the economy and rising costs—issues the media often overlooks. This episode is a post-mortem on the election and a call to move forward with unity and introspection. It’s not the end of the world—just the beginning of the next chapter.

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Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
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In this episode, JD explores the universal signs of workplace toxicity, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own environments and recognize troubling red flags. JD shares personal experiences of complicity in toxic workplaces and emphasizes the importance of awareness and courage in addressing dysfunction. Join us for a compelling discussion on how to spot red flags before it’s too late and create healthier work environments.

This episode features interview excerpts with Dr. Kimberly Jones, Founder and CEO of Couvlux®

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Brand Design: Kevin Ache
Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound

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In this episode of The Hyman Podcast, we take a deep dive into the impact of toxic leadership on organizations. Toxic managers often fail to inspire positive change because they’re unwilling to address their own destructive behaviors. We explore how these leaders stifle innovation, demoralize teams, and create lasting negative consequences for organizational culture and performance. Tune in to learn why toxic leadership undermines progress and what organizations can do to promote self-aware, transformative leaders. 

This episode features interview excerpts with John Waid, Founder and CEO of C3- Corporate Culture Consulting, a firm specializing in aligning an organization's culture with its strategic goals.

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Brand Design: Kevin Ache
Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
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Toxic managers can turn a workplace into a battlefield, casting shadows over everything from team dynamics to personal mental health. Through a mix of personal stories and hard truths, I unravel the traits that define these figures of control and intimidation. My own experiences highlight the systemic forces at play, particularly as a black man navigating corporate America, and reveal how these toxic environments can devalue and undermine entire teams. Discover why choosing mental health over toxic workplaces can be a transformative decision, and learn strategies to shield yourself from these damaging influences.

As season four of the Hyman Podcast kicks off, I shine a spotlight on toxic leadership that can suffocate an entire organization. From manipulated budgets to unfair pay, I share anecdotes that underscore the long-lasting impact of such environments on employee morale and satisfaction.

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In Season 4 we delve deep into the dark corners of toxic leadership and its insidious impact on workplace environments. Drawing from personal experience, I expose the chaos sown by a manager who turned a place meant for healing into a battleground of fear and dysfunction. This season isn't just about one bad boss; it's about a flawed system that enables such behavior, forcing good employees to sacrifice their well-being. Through candid storytelling and unflinching honesty, we'll confront the harsh realities of toxic management and explore the cost of choosing self-preservation over career stability. Join me as we pull back the curtain on a world where bullies no longer get to hide in the shadows.

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Brand Design: Kevin Ache
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Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound

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In the third season finale of the Hyman Podcast, join JD on a deep and riviting exploration of relationships, the human experience, and the establishment of heroes and villians in our society. In this episode JD tells the story of Titanic, the late Princess of Wales, Captain Sullenberger and the Mircale on the Hudson and concludes with the plight of the Israeli and Ukraninian people as they continue to fight for freedom and independence. Hard conversations are all around us, it is the hope that this episode will spark some of those conversations.

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Credits:
Brand Design: Kevin Ache
Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef
Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound

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