# Bad Bosses: Control, Ego, and Toxic Culture

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Podcast: [Workplace Weirdness™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of our Workplace Weirdness™ summer series, “Out of Office,” Maya Kadar Kovalsky shares her own bad boss story and revisits conversations with guests who have survived bosses of every variety, from the yellers, screamers, and office tyrants who throw things, to the masters of the backhanded compliment whose manipulation is far quieter, but no less damaging. The episode is a must-watch for anyone who has ever experienced emotionally unpredictable managers, toxic work environments, and the psychological toll of bad leadership. Chapters: [00:12] Introductions with host, Maya Kadar Kovalsky [01:04] Toxic Leadership with Mita Mallick [4:04] Toxic Male Bosses with Randi Braun [6:29] Backhanded Compliments with Chester Elton [7:55] Prototypical Bad Bass with Maya Kadar Kovalsky [9:17] Fear Based work Culture Gary Ridge [10:37} Reflections and Conclusion Resources and Links: Maya Kadar Kovalsky · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/ Workplace Weirdness™ · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com· Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod · Tiktok: @workplaceweirdpod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.

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