We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done It™ Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders.
In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the inside out. With a judgment-free, humor-full perspective, Kimberly asks tough yet valuable questions of successful leaders from across industries and around the world. If you’ve ever struggled with an awful manager, dysfunctional situations, or challenging team dynamics, you’ll laugh and learn with each new episode of relatable stories, humbling moments, and actionable advice for better-navigating toxicity both at work and within ourselves.
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
How to Rebuild Team Trust When Plans Change
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Episode Description
In this episode of We've All Done It, the conversation focused on the real challenges of leading through change and building organizational trust in times of uncertainty. Discover why team silence during strategic meetings may indicate disengagement or change fatigue, not agreement, and learn actionable leadership strategies for fostering team engagement and trust even when you don’t have all the answers 05:28.
A key theme that emerged was the power of strategic transparency: authentically sharing what you know and admitting where there is uncertainty, which encourages teams to contribute their best ideas and effort 08:32. The discussion explored real-world advice for leaders facing frequent pivots, how to maintain credibility, and why vulnerability is crucial for authentic leadership in fast-changing environments.
Plus, hear about the free Strategic Advantage Virtual Leadership Summit—a resource-packed event designed to help leaders navigate constant change, influence without authority, and plan effectively with incomplete information 10:10.
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To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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