In this powerful episode of Leadership in Real Life, Erika Taylor-Beck explores the emotional labor leaders carry when navigating toxic workplace cultures.
She unpacks the hidden cost of leading within dysfunctional systems, offering clarity on how to stop internalizing systemic issues and start realigning with your core values.
Discover how to lead with authenticity, evaluate what’s truly being rewarded, and make confident career decisions that support your growth.
Whether you're feeling burned out or simply out of sync, this conversation will help you reclaim your leadership path with integrity.
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Emotional Labor in Leadership
02:58 Navigating Toxic Work Environments
06:0 Identifying Systemic Issues in Leadership
09:18 Creating Personal Leadership Values
12:02 Making Decisions in a Broken System
15:11 Finding Support and Moving Forward
leadership, emotional labor, toxic environment, personal values, career decisions, systemic issues, workplace culture, authenticity, professional growth, coaching
