Navigating Toxic Leadership: A Transformative Guide to Professional Resilience
Book Review: Josefine Campbell's "12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader" is a powerful guide for professionals navigating challenging workplace dynamics. The book follows Marie, a product manager dealing with a selfish boss, and provides 12 practical tools for managing difficult leadership situations.
The book is based on a true story that explores real-world leadership challenges and offers actionable strategies for protecting personal energy and workplace well-being. Campbell focuses on individual empowerment in the face of toxic leadership dynamics, providing a refreshing perspective on professional resilience.
Campbell draws on her extensive experience as an executive coach and her background in martial arts to provide insights into thriving in unpredictable professional environments. The book introduces unique concepts like the Power Barometer exercise, which helps professionals sustain their energy levels and protect personal boundaries.
Designed for professionals at all organizational levels, the book serves as both a practical guide and an inspirational narrative about reclaiming one's authentic self in the workplace. It demonstrates how individuals can cultivate a more positive workplace culture, even when confronted with challenging leadership behaviors.
You can find this book and her other book Power Barometer on Amazon.
Listen to my podcast 'Power Barometer - How to manage personal energy for business success' with her here.