What Bad Bosses Teach Us about Great Leadership

Most of us have stories about surviving a toxic manager, but few of us stop to ask: am I the bad boss? In this course, workplace strategist and author Mita Mallick joins Tracy Avin, the founder of TroopHR, to unpack the hard truths of leadership. Drawing insights from her book The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses, Mallick breaks down common toxic profiles, including the Midnight Manager, the Disengaged Boss, and the Spotlight-Stealing Boss. Along the way, gather practical self-awareness strategies and leadership tips, followed by a live, interactive Q&A.

Learning objectives
Identify common challenges and destructive archetypes, such as the Midnight Manager, in your own leadership style.
Apply day-to-day strategies to pivot from micromanaging or disengagement toward supportive leadership.
Navigate real-world leadership dilemmas using expert advice on communication, boundaries, and recognition.