You can’t build trust with a checklist and you can’t fake safety with platitudes.In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Adrian Cole shares what he’s learned about leadership, psychological safety, and inclusion across diverse roles, from operations and product management to DEI. Drawing on real-life moments, Adrian opens up about the tension between good intentions and true impact, and what happens when leaders don’t do their inner work.We unpack:Why tone, timing, and delivery matter more than the content of your feedbackHow psychological safety is built (and broken) in small momentsThe myth of “safe spaces” and what brave spaces requireWhat Adrian learned from watching leaders lead poorly—and how it shaped his voicePractical tips for making your workplace inclusive without performative gesturesThis episode invites every leader—especially those in transition—to pause, reflect, and ask: “Am I really leading in a way that builds trust?”Connect with Adrian Cole on LinkedInSupport the showTIKTOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

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