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Beyond the Pit: Building Workplaces You Don’t Dread Showing Up To

Beyond the Pit: Building Workplaces You Don’t Dread Showing Up To

Update: 2025-07-23
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In 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 Takeaways

  • Leadership 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.

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Beyond the Pit: Building Workplaces You Don’t Dread Showing Up To

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