A poor boss affects decision-making, energy, confidence, and career momentum. In this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher focus on how women leaders think clearly and act deliberately when leadership above them is failing.
The conversation covers:
How to recognise when behaviour is no longer tolerable or workable
What to consider before escalating concerns or staying put
The professional risks of over-accommodating poor leadership
How to reflect on your own leadership so that harmful patterns are not repeated
This episode is about judgment, boundaries, and choice. It’s for women who want to stay in control of their career when the problem isn’t them.
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