The Cost of Toxic Leadership (with Maria Brinck)

09/10/2025 34 min Episodio 214
The Cost of Toxic Leadership (with Maria Brinck)

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Maria Brinck, a thought leader and author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future. 
Maria shares her transformative journey from corporate America to working in the Congo Basin rainforest, where she learned valuable lessons about leadership, connection, and the importance of diversity of thought. Maria emphasizes the need for mindfulness and long-term thinking in leadership, as well as the importance of recognizing and addressing subconscious biases that can hinder effective leadership. 
Tune into episode 214 to hear Maria's story, her rocket-booster moment, and our conversation about the costs of toxic leadership in corporations and institutions.
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