3 Signs You Have a Toxic Boss (And What to Do About It) ft. George Stern

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

November 13, 2026

Duration

1h 23m

Channel

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

We've all dealt with difficult people at work. But how do you know when your boss is just having a bad day or when their behavior has become toxic? Today, I'm joined by George Stern to talk about how to handle difficult bosses, set boundaries at work, and have conversations that most people are afraid to have. We break down the biggest red flags of a toxic workplace, what to say when you're being treated unfairly, and how to stand up for yourself without making things worse. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Thank you to our Sponsors: AG1. Visit https://drinkag1.com/jefferson. Save an extra 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen, AG1 Pro, or AG1 Essentials by going to https://drinkag1.com/jefferson and using code BACK2ROUTINE. Warby Parker. Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/JEFFERSON. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Order my new book, The Next Conversation, today! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Jefferson Fisher

  host

  Host of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast and a lawyer focused on communication and conflict resolution.

• George Stern

  guest

  Workplace/management communication expert discussing toxic boss dynamics and leadership behaviors.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, featuring Jefferson Fisher and George Stern, 3 Signs You Have a Toxic Boss (And What to Do About It) ft. George Stern explores Three toxic-boss signs and empathy-based ways to respond George Stern defines toxic bosses as those who make feedback personal, undermine trust through micromanaging or dismissiveness, and ignore boundaries by expecting constant availability.

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