Lessons from Bad Bosses: Navigating Workplace Bullying, Microaggressions & DEI With Mita Mallick, WSJ Bestselling Author & DEI Leader (Ep. 189)
Update: 2025-09-24
Description
What if a childhood trauma followed you into the boardroom? In this powerful episode, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and DEI leader Mita Mallick shares the story of her long hair being burned as a “joke” when she was a little girl. She thought bullying ended on the playground, but learned the painful truth that bullies follow you into Corporate America.
Mita, a top LinkedIn Voice and contributor for Harvard Business Review, has built her brand by tackling tough topics head-on. She joins us to share insights from her two bestselling books, including her latest, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses.
Key Takeaways:
- How to spot a toxic boss and understand their impact on your career.
- The surprising link between being a bad boss and becoming a great leader.
- How to handle microaggressions like having your name changed by colleagues and reclaim your identity.
- Strategies for navigating pregnancy discrimination and theft of your ideas in the workplace.
- The secret to building a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Practical ways to recover from burnout and find work-life balance.
Connect with us:
- Learn more about our guest, Mita Mallick, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/ and https://www.mitamallick.com/.
- Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.
- Get a copy of Samorn’s book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8.
- Ready for a career change? Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.
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