Ever wondered why workplace culture feels so toxic? Tosca Fasso shares insights on transforming office culture and putting people before profits.

In today's episode, we explore themes of self-care, toxic workplace culture, and the corporate journey, with the incredible Tosca Fasso. Tosca, a former Fortune 100 Executive turned Author, Leadership Consultant, and Podcast Host, shares her experience of climbing the corporate ladder to secure her "dream job," only to face disillusionment due to toxic workplace practices.

Throughout this episode, Tosca discusses her shift towards people-first leadership, emphasizing the need for supportive work environments that prioritize employee well-being over rigid shareholder capitalism. She reflects on the challenges of traditional corporate structures and the importance of embracing change, especially as younger generations enter the workforce. The episode highlights Tosca’s journey of self-discovery and courage in stepping away from the corporate world to pursue a career focused on leadership transformation.

Plus, Tosca introduces her forthcoming book, "NSFW: A Good Manager’s Guide to Better Feeling Work in a Toxic Culture," which she describes as a manifesto advocating for healthier workplace cultures. Through her book, she aims to equip leaders with the tools to adopt people-first policies, emphasizing that modern employees work best when valued and not merely monitored.

Join us for Episode 184 of Joy Found Here and find out how to break free from toxic work culture and lead with compassion and purpose.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The reality of the "Dream Job" (3:49)
• Confronting toxic workplace culture (13:04)
• Writing as a catalyst for change (15:40)
• The problem with shareholder capitalism (21:17)
• The return to office debate (24:20)
• People-first management: A new leadership approach (35:49)
• Looking ahead: Tosca's vision for workplace change (49:52)

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