Dark leadership is detrimental to organizations with huge impact on the bottom line. Listen to this episode to hear a study about the effects on job satisfaction and turnover intentions. Mathieu, C., & Babiak, P. (2016). Corporate psychopathy and abusive supervision: Their influence on employees’ job satisfaction and turnover intentions. Personality and Individual Differences, 91, 102–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2015.12.002

Come along as we dive into Leadership Theory: going down the path of leadership definition history, reflecting on our own philosophy, talk about leadership vs. management, and our base of power. Content in this episode is from the book Leadership Theory and Practice by Peter Northouse (Leadership: Theory and Practice https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544397569/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HSM6NRVR9RC8QQQNHKF9).

Harvard Business Review delivers with this article about how burnout isn’t just about exhaustion, but loneliness is playing a key role in unengaged employees. Leaders can connect their employees to their mission by making them feel valued and an important part of the work. (From the article: “Burnout at Work Isn’t Just About Exhaustion, It’s Also About Loneliness” by Sepalla and King)

In the book “Self Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence”, the authors (Neck, Manz, Houghton, 2020) discuss in chapter five how positive thinking, self talk, and the power of thinking strategies on goals. This episode is short, but packed with content for you to reflect on in your own thinking patterns. Buy the book here to dive much deeper into this content: Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544324308/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_483MPQJ4F9VSASAN4JYC

I sit down with my college best friend to talk about our friendship, being in our early 20, our outlook on families, and our unique experience of working at a tanning salon together. You'll hear this episode and hopefully reflect on your own beliefs, your youth, and learn some new perspective along the way. I encourage you to call an old friend after listening and opening up the bank of memories and good conversation.

When thinking about leaders, it's important that there is a level of inclusivity that allows all to be successful in their positions in the workplace. This isn't a grand idea that is hard to attain. There are simple behaviors that leaders can exhibit and practice to ensure the people they serve can soar. In this episode, I have Tyrone Void, a campus administrator in the school district I am in, join me in a conversation around leaders and inclusivity. I chose Tyrone for this topic because we are able to have respectful and transparent conversations around sometimes hard-to-navigate content. As you will hear, one leadership topic ALWAYS goes off into another and we weave together different themes all related together or eloquently put, get in some rabbit holes. Either way, I hope you examine yourself in the leadership capacities that you serve and ask yourself, are you being inclusive in your communications, words, implicit and explicit messaging, and behaviors. Enjoy the conversation!  Show Resource Fast Company Article: Employees sound off on what makes a truly inclusive leader

In this episode, I will talk about how the brain is wired to react during fear, trauma, and a pandemic and ways to take care of your mental health during this pandemic (yes, we are still in one). If you're looking for validation that you aren't losing your mind, you might get it in the brain information that I share. If you're looking for multiple ways to be intentional about taking care of yourself in this prolonged collective trauma we are all in, you will find some ways in this episode.  Show Resources American Psychological Association Resources to Mental Health during a Pandemic The Next Right Thing (book) by Emily P. Freeman 10 Things the Brain Does in Response to Pandemic (article) by Marwa Azab Ph.D. The Logical vs. The Reflexive Brain: Only One Wins | Marwa Azab | TEDxCSULB Are you too sensitive? Should you change? | Marwa Azab | TEDxOakland Meditation Apps 25 Best Therapy Apps An Epidemic of Fear by American Psychological Association Pandemics and the Psych. Of Uncertainty Creativity, COVID Style by Psychology Today

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”- Fred Rogers Altruism and being helpful are the pillars of our communities. Being altruistic is not a natural trait for humans and must be intentional action taken daily. This episode examines what altruism and helping others is all about, the benefits (backed by research!) of helping others, and ways you can start helping in your relationships, with strangers, and at work right now.  Episode Sources In Helping Others, Help Yourself Scientific Benefits to Helping Others How Helping Others Benefits You

Welcome to the podcast Obsessive Edification. This podcast was created based on the words in the title. The word edification means the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. I’m obsessed with personal growth and knowing more about a variety of topics (ranging from leadership development, communications theory, human interactions, trends, and more!). I often get excited about a book I’m reading, information I’m diving into, or an article that I came across. I’ll call friends to tell them all about the content and they insist on me sharing what I’m learning in a way that’s easy to listen to and in summary form. SO here it is, a way for me to share the content I’m excited and passionate about and for you to hear about it. Grab a coffee, fold some laundry, enjoy your commute, or just  sit back to listen, I’m glad you’re here.