The Best Boss I Ever Had: What Good Leadership Skills Look Like

The Empathetic Edge Podcast

If you've ever had a bad boss, you're not alone. But what are the qualities of a good boss? And why are trust, empathy, and authenticity so important in leadership? On this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Talli Dolge talk about why they're talking about leadership, share their own stories of good bosses, and hear listeners talk about the good leaders they've had. Amanda and Talli share personal stories of leading in professional settings while navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Listen in to learn more about the skills that listeners say make a good boss a great leader. And learn how Talli text talked Amanda through a leadership convening!

Takeaways

• Leadership is a really hard job, and even harder when you're neurodivergent or have a mental illness, like severe anxiety.

• Good bosses share a common set of qualities: They’re trusting, compassionate, supportive, and have the ability to show up and back off as appropriate.

• Asking your employees, "What do you need?" and really listening to the answer can positively change the dynamics of a work relationship.

• Good leadership requires self-reflection, learning from failures, and the ongoing effort to lead empathetically and intentionally.

• Workplaces have come far from a "Lead, follow, or get out of the way," mentality, and it's time to explore other ways of leading.

Related Resources:

Words Matter: Why You Should Rethink Using “Vulnerability” in the Workplace

The Empathetic Edge: Cultivating Leadership That Empathizes, Engages, and Empowers

About our guest(s):

Amanda Morin: Connect with Amanda on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and Facebook or visit Amanda Morin Consulting, LLC

Talli Dolge: Connect with Tallli on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads or visit A Mindful Workplace