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Do you walk out of meetings feeling more exhausted than empowered? Are toxic behaviors affecting your team? 

Navigating a workplace with individuals who show signs of narcissism, Machiavellianism, or psychopathy can be incredibly challenging. But understanding the root of these toxic behaviors is key to managing them effectively, and today’s guest is here to help us do just that.

Meet Dr. Sheela Reddy. Sheela has more than 25 years of experience in Trauma-Informed Leadership Psychology, a PhD in multicultural systems psychology, and a fellowship in trauma. She is a published author, speaker and coach. 

She loves conducting experiential learning workshops to increase EQ and develop empathy for diversity in teams for organizations. She is most passionate about increasing mind health, reversing the effects of trauma, and developing empowered, liberated, skilled & resilient diverse female leaders. 

In this episode, Sheela and I explore the core elements of narcissism, Machiavellism, and psychopathy, and how these often show up as manipulative or emotionally abusive behaviors at work.

She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) and teaches how we can build distress tolerance to deal with toxic behaviors in high-pressure situations.

Plus, in the extended episode available to Podcast+ members, Sheela uncovers the surprising link between toxic behaviors and emotional intelligence.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:26) Understanding the Dark Triad in the workplace 
• (05:42) The effects of toxic behaviors in team dynamics
• (09:17) Unpacking the root causes of toxic workplace behaviors
• (12:49) What to do if you recognize unhealthy patterns in yourself
• (15:04) How to handle negative emotions in a productive way
• (18:45) Strategies for managing interactions with toxic colleagues
• (25:38) A great manager Sheela has worked for
• (29:37) Keep up with Sheela
• (30:24) [Extended Episode Only] The surprising link between toxic behaviors and emotional intelligence

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 Keep up with Dr. Sheela Reddy

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