No matter how you slice it, bad leaders will eventually suffocate your business. They drain morale, drive away top talent, and create cultures where innovation goes to die.

Take it from the expert, Mita Mallick. Not only did she write the book on the topic, she’s lived it. In her upcoming book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses (Wiley, Sept. 2025), Mita unpacks the lessons we can all take away from bad bosses—and how to prevent those same mistakes from being repeated.

Mita joined me on this episode of The Leadership Code podcast for a powerful conversation about why companies keep hiring the wrong managers, how those choices shape workplace culture, and what we can do to finally break the cycle.

Whether you’ve experienced the fallout of a bad boss or are working to build a healthier, more inclusive culture, this episode offers practical insights and real-world strategies to help you lead differently—and better.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to rethink what great leadership really looks like.