Send us a message SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe speaks with Dr. Darrin Theriault, a military veteran and leadership consultant, about the profound impact of leadership on individuals and organizations. They explore the emotional toll of toxic workplaces, the importance of trauma-informed leadership, and the necessity of creating healthier work cultures. Darrin shares his personal journey from the military to academia and consulting, emphasizing the need for leaders to connect with their teams on a personal level. The discussion also delves into the challenges of work-life balance, the distinction between power and control, and the significance of integrity in building a brand.Key TakeawaysLeadership can either break or build people.Toxic leadership creates a pit in employees' stomachs.Emotional labor is draining and often unrecognized.Power is often confused with control in leadership.People and relationships are crucial in leadership.No employee should go to work with a pit in their stomach.Building a consulting business requires self-reflection.Integrity is essential in branding and leadership.Leaders must connect with their teams personally.The law of unintended consequences affects decision-making.Support the showThis episode may include brief sponsor messages that help support the show. For an ad-free listening experience, consider subscribing to The Resolution Room. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471266/subscribe Please also Follow, Share, Rate, and Review us on your favorite platform! 🫶🏾 https://ratethispodcast.com/resolutionroom To bring a conversation like this to your stage, please visit https://forms.gle/XineBr3err9W1HD49 Want to talk with me 1:1? Visit: intro.co/NashayLowe Shop at The Mind Shop and explore our collection designed to carry the spirit of The Resolution Room into everyday life. https://lowe-insights-mind-shop.fourthwall.com/ And if you just want to say thank you in a simple way, you can always buy me a coffee—every gesture helps keep this space going. https://buymeacoffee.com/resolutionroom Theme music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/soft-waves-forming License code: YHLX3CWSWGWNCJZT