Show Notes
In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Kate Waterfall Hill, executive coach, leadership expert and creator of Linda, the bad manager, to explore why leadership so often falls short in today’s workplace. With humour and insight Kate reveals why bad managers are everywhere, the hidden causes of their failings and how we can all do better. From the challenges of managing Gen Z to the traps of accidental managers, Kate offers a refreshingly practical a...
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