Most people can spot dysfunction at work.
Bad bosses. Endless emergencies. Burnout masquerading as productivity.
But the harder question is this: what role do we play in it?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, author and executive leader Eric Charran joins Russel Lolacher to unpack how dysfunctional workplaces actually take hold — and why self-assessment is often the missing step in breaking the cycle.
They explore how leaders reward busyness instead of outcomes, why bad behaviors get normalized, and how managing up, setting boundaries, and understanding your own worth can protect your mental health without surrendering your agency.
This conversation isn’t about blame.
It’s about clarity, self-awareness, and figuring out what’s truly within your control — even when the system isn’t working.
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