Listen "Leadership Red Flags vs. Beige Flags: What to Watch for in the Workplace (E27)"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 27 of "The Empathic Leader" podcast, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller returns for a powerful solo episode that every leader, team member, and aspiring changemaker should hear.This time, she dives deep into the difference between beige flags and red flags in leadership, borrowing a term often used in dating and applying it insightfully to organizational life.🚩 Red flags are clear warning signs like leaders who weaponize language, resist all forms of critique, or foster manipulative group dynamics. ⚠️ Beige flags, on the other hand, might not seem like a big deal at first but left unchecked, they can quietly erode trust, innovation, and team culture over time.Dr. Robinson-Winemiller breaks down six key behavioral “flags” she’s seen repeatedly in her work with organizations, including:1. How leaders handle feedback and critique2. The language they use (and how they use it)3. Their approach to generosity vs. scarcity4. Resistance or fear around change5. How they use data and analytics6. And whether they treat people equitablyGrab my #1 Amazon Bestselling Book “The Empathic Leader”: https://a.co/d/6mKtblA Subscribe to the Show ► @theempathicleader Listen in any of your favorite podcast platform:► APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-empathic-leader/id1796715528 ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ChVQGgl5l1jqAfxdoR0EG?si=1wRZC3DbS9KvhLYTggkuhg► AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0158b2cb-7bec-4135-a2c0-2f594d21109b/the-empathic-leaderCONNECT WITH ME:► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empathyqueen.eq/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eqviaempathy ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer/► About Dr. Robinson-Winemiller:What do empathy and a treadmill have in common? Both need action to deliver results.Quiet quitting. Resenteeism. Post-pandemic stress. AI. Modern leaders face challenges unimaginable in the past, and the pace of change is relentless....