Ep#197 Is the “Nice Boss” Really Dead?

Episode notes

Forbes says leaders are ditching empathy in favour of hard-nosed results. I say: false dichotomy. Great leaders know people are the path to profits. In this episode, I pull apart the “nice vs. tough boss” argument and show why heart-centred leadership isn’t soft — it’s smarter, more sustainable, and far more effective. Along the way I draw on research and wisdom from Jim Collins, Shawn Achor, Brené Brown, Ed Catmull, Simon Sinek, Dan Sullivan, and others. You’ll hear: Why empathy and performance aren’t opposites. The hidden cost of fear-based, metrics-obsessed management. How psychological safety and trust drive innovation and profits. Why “nice” isn’t enough — but genuine, human-centred leadership is essential. If you’ve been wondering how to lead in today’s climate of uncertainty and pressure — this episode shows you a better way. Links mentioned: Forbes: Why Leaders Are Ditching the 'Nice Boss' Amantha Imber: 8 Things That Make My Organisational Psychologist Brain Explode ----------------------------------- Resources: Leadership Performance Coaching Dex AI Coach Confidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.