Episode notes
This episode explores the significant issue of toxic leadership within the Indian corporate sector, highlighting its detrimental effects on both employees and organizations. It details how cultural factors, such as hierarchical structures and respect for authority, along with intense work pressure, contribute to the prevalence of abusive behaviors like micromanagement, favoritism, and unrealistic expectations. The article explains that such environments lead to decreased job satisfaction, burnout, high attrition rates, and negative impacts on employee well-being and productivity. Furthermore, it outlines strategies for organizations to mitigate this issue through ethical leadership training and robust reporting m ...
Keywords
toxic leadership, corporate politics, Indian office culture, podcast