What the event is about
- An on-demand fireside chat with Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author Mita Mallick about toxic leadership and how to avoid it.
- Built on the premise that bad bosses aren’t born — they’re made, a product of their circumstances.
- Draws on Mallick’s book, sharing stories of the bad bosses she endured and survived, and the pitfalls of bad-boss behavior to avoid.
- Ends on a practical, culture-building note for leaders.
Key Facts & Figures
- Format: on-demand webinar / fireside chat, free (registration to watch).
- Organiser/partner: HiBob, with Achieve Engagement.
- Speaker: Mita Mallick, WSJ & USA Today best-selling author.
- Topic area: leadership, management, and workplace culture.
- Audience: leaders, managers, and HR/People professionals.
What’s covered
- Why bad bosses are made rather than born, and how circumstances shape them.
- Common toxic behaviors — never having time for teams (except at midnight), micromanaging, being disengaged, gossiping, talent hoarding, and stealing credit.
- How a good leader can be the difference-maker, ensuring people are recognized and valued.
- Practical advice on creating workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.
Why it’s significant for coverage
Toxic-boss and leadership content is highly relatable and shareable — a strong fit for a culture, management, or leadership-development angle. It’s author-led rather than product-led, so it’s more quotable and editorial than a typical vendor webinar. The list of bad-boss behaviors is ready-made listicle or infographic material. Evergreen, since it’s on-demand.
Tips for your coverage
- Turn the named toxic behaviors into a listicle or infographic — it’s the most shareable element.
- Mallick is a recognized author, so it’s ideal for a quote-led or Q&A piece; reach out via her channels for fresh commentary.
- Lighter product angle than most vendor webinars, so it’s more usable as straight editorial.
- Tag it On-Demand.