{"podcast":{"title":"For Leaders By Leaders","slug":"for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839","podcast_index_feed_id":7058839,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ForLeadersByLeaders/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ForLeadersByLeaders.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19479561/Master_graphic_corregido_2_e75fhw.png","author":"Kathy Andrews","episode_count":31,"summary":"You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you. When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately. Think of this as a leadership coach in your pocket. Join us on your favorite platform, and take your leadership to the next level.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T18:18:09.384159+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839"},"episode":{"title":"On Toxic Scenarios/ Guest Megan Smith","slug":"on-toxic-scenarios-guest-megan-smith","published_at":"2025-02-05T05:40:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839/on-toxic-scenarios-guest-megan-smith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839","url":"https://ForLeadersByLeaders.podbean.com/e/on-toxic-scenarios-guest-megan-smith/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ghchb76sdt59w8r8/MEGANFLBLMasterV3.mp3","summary":"Being a leader isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about making the right decisions when it matters most. Whether you’re leading a team of one, ten, or thousands, the way you lead determines whether you and your team thrive. Today, we’re tackling challenges every leader might face at some point: Toxic Scenarios. My guest, Megan Smith, is the Head of Human Resources for SAP North America, where she helps guide a workforce of over 20,000 employees. She knows how toxic behaviours—whether it’s poor communication, distrust, or ineffective leadership—can derail teams and organizations. In this episode, Megan breaks down three common toxic leadership scenarios, why they happen, and most importantly, how to fix them. If you’ve ever asked yourself, how can I do better? this conversation is for you.","meta_description":"Being a leader isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about making the right decisions when it matters most. Whether you’re leading a team of one, ten, or…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2234,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839/episodes/on-toxic-scenarios-guest-megan-smith/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-leaders-by-leaders-7058839/on-toxic-scenarios-guest-megan-smith.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}