cariborden3Aug 1

Have you lost your job? Got let go unexpectedly? Or maybe you’re just grieving the version of you who stayed too long.
This one’s for the leaders who are tired of pretending they’re fine.
Read: “Leading in Grief: What No One Tells You About Losing a Job”
#GrievingLeadership #JobLossSupport #WorkplaceHealing #LeadThroughGrief #EmotionalIntelligenceMatter

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/08/01/leading-in-grief-what-no-one-tells-you-about-losing-a-job/

Leading in Grief: What No One Tells You About Losing a Job

Written By Cari Borden Losing a job isn’t just a professional setback. It’s a breakup. A death of routine. A gut punch to your confidence and identity. And if you’re someone who leads for a living …

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cariborden3Jun 9

“Speak up” sounds safe—until it isn’t. Learn how to navigate HR Theater when your complaint is met with silence or retaliation.
#HRTheater
#ToxicWorkCulture
#SpeakUpIllusion
#WorkplaceRetaliation
#FakeSafeSpaces
#LeadershipAccountability
#EmotionalIntelligence
#DearLeaderSeries
#SMARTLeadership
#WorkplaceHealing
#PsychologicalSafety
#TruthInLeadership
#EmployeeAdvocacy
#BoundariesAtWork
#WorkplaceGaslighting

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/06/09/hr-theater-when-speak-up-is-just-a-script/

HR Theater: When “Speak Up” Is Just a Script

The illusion of safety in a system built to protect itself. You followed protocol.Reported the issue.Trusted the process.And… nothing happened.Or worse, you were punished for it. Welcome to HR Thea…

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cariborden3Jun 9

“Let’s keep it professional.”
Sounds reasonable, until it’s used to silence truth, dodge accountability, and dismiss real harm.
Let’s talk about how toxic positivity hides behind polished phrases—and how to call it out without losing your voice.
#ToxicPositivity #WorkplaceAccountability #ProfessionalSilencing #LeadershipAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #SMARTLeadership #DearLeaderSeries #WorkplaceHealing #LeadershipTruths #KeepItProfessional

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/06/09/lets-keep-it-professional-the-ultimate-silencer/

“Let’s Keep It Professional”—The Ultimate Silencer

When toxic positivity is used to shut down accountability. Written By Cari Borden You spoke up about unfair treatment.The response?“Let’s not make this personal. Let’s keep it professional.” Transl…

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cariborden3May 21

Motivational posters don’t pay your therapy bill.
I’ve been there. Let’s talk IRR + SMART and take your power back.
#SMARTStrategy

#IRRMethod

#AuthenticLeadership

#ToxicWorkplaceRecovery

#PeaceOverChaos

#MentorOnFiverr

#LeadBoldly

#LeadershipTruths

#BreakTheCycle

#WorkplaceHealing

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/05/21/when-the-wall-words-lie-navigating-corporate-hypocrisy-with-irr-smart/

When the Wall Words Lie: Navigating Corporate Hypocrisy with IRR + SMART

Written by Cari Borden “Empathy. Integrity. People First.”Beautiful words. Etched on acrylic. Mounted on mahogany. Backlit for dramatic flair. And yet…There you sit, exhausted, unseen, unhear…

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Scott GoedertMay 1

Why I Stayed In A Toxic Work Environment

We’ve all had jobs we’ve hated, loved, or simply tolerated. My first long-term job began when I was 17—a dream role at a small, independent business. But what started as excitement devolved into an eight-year struggle with toxicity, exploitation, and broken promises. Why did I stay? Desperation, hope, and a misguided loyalty to a place that never valued me. Photo By: Kaboompics.com on Pexels.com Early Days: Hope and Red Flags The Dream Job That Wasn't On paper, this was my dream […]

https://scoot2hoot.com/2025/05/01/why-i-stayed-in-a-toxic-work-environment/

Why I Stayed In A Toxic Work Environment

We’ve all had jobs we’ve hated, loved, or simply tolerated. My first long-term job began when I was 17—a dream role at a small, independent business. But what started as excitement devolved into an…

Scott Goedert