{"podcast":{"title":"2 Chiefs 1 Mic","slug":"2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894","podcast_index_feed_id":7282894,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10323d990/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2-chiefs-1-mic","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43376484/43376484-1743465381032-9974e6ee16819.jpg","author":"2 Chiefs 1 Mic","episode_count":29,"summary":"🎙️ Welcome to Two Chiefs, One Mic 🎙️ Real talk. No filters. Straight from the top seat. Hosted by Chief Scott Hughes and Chief Mike Hawkins, Two Chiefs, One Mic is the podcast where law enforcement leadership gets honest. We dive into the challenges, lessons, and moments no one tells you about when you're handed the chief's badge. Whether you're a current police chief, climbing the ranks, or just passionate about the profession, this is your inside look at what it really means to lead in modern policing. 📩 Have a topic idea or want to be a guest? Email us: 2chiefs1mic@gmail.com","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T02:20:46.788619+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 18 | Pete Havel","slug":"episode-18-pete-havel","published_at":"2025-11-27T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894/episode-18-pete-havel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2-chiefs-1-mic/episodes/Episode-18--Pete-Havel-e3bgci5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10323d990/podcast/play/111734789/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-26%2F413204311-44100-2-ff59bf6a2e2e8.mp3","summary":"Title: Fireproofing Your Workplace: Insights from Pete Havel on Combating Toxic Employees Introduction: In today's fast-paced work environment, toxic employees can wreak havoc on organizations, draining morale and hindering productivity. In a recent episode of the Two Chiefs, One Mic podcast, host Scott Hughes converses with Pete Havel, author of "The Arsonist in the Office," who shares invaluable insights on identifying and dealing with these workplace arsonists. This blog post will explore key takeaways from their conversation, highlighting strategies to cultivate a healthier workplace. Understanding the Problem: The Inspiration Behind the Book Pete Havel's journey to writing "The Arsonist in the Office" stemmed from his experiences in a challenging work environment. He likens toxic employees to arsonists, igniting chaos and undermining organizational culture. Havel emphasizes that the inspiration for his book came from a desire to make sense of these difficult situations and help others navigate similar challenges. His unique perspective, coming from the private sector rather than law enforcement, allows him to identify universal problems faced by organizations across different fields. Identifying Toxic Employees: The Signs to Look For One of the podcast's main discussions revolves around recognizing the signs of toxicity in the workplace. Havel points out that while some toxic employees are easy to identify, others may be hidden in plain sight. Key indicators of toxic behavior include: - High absenteeism rates and frequent sick time usage. - Negative attitudes that affect team morale. - Generating citizen complaints or causing issues that trigger early warning systems. - Lack of engagement or participation in team discussions. - Leadership state…","meta_description":"Title: Fireproofing Your Workplace: Insights from Pete Havel on Combating Toxic Employees Introduction: In today's fast-paced work environment, toxic empl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2418,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894/episodes/episode-18-pete-havel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-chiefs-1-mic-7282894/episode-18-pete-havel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}