09: The Devil Emails At Midnight, With Mita Mallick

Whether you’ve ever been a boss or have ever had a boss, you know how much those singular individuals can shape the workplace. According to studies, a good manager can increase employee engagement by as much as 70%. And, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, a whopping 75% of employees report their boss as the worst and most stressful part of their jobs.  

So, how do we know if we’re being a good boss or a bad boss?  Do we just know, or should we be looking out for specific things?

Enter the incredible stories that focus on what good leaders can learn from bad bosses, featuring the author of the brand-new book, The Devil Emails at Midnight, Mita Mallick.

What to listen for: 

  • The importance of time in creating a healthier workplace culture

  • Accountability - and how to hold others accountable, as well as check in with yourself

  • What boss archetypes Mita has found most personally challenging 

  • The keys to being a good boss 

About our guest

Mita Mallick is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author. She's on a mission to fix what's broken in our workplaces. She’s a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses and has had an extensive career as a marketing and human resources executive. Mallick has brought her talent and expertise to companies like Unilever, Pfizer, AVON, Johnson & Johnson, Carta, and more. She’s a highly sought-after speaker and business coach to start-up founders, executives, and CEOs of public companies. Her highly anticipated second book, "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses," comes out September 30, 2025.  

For more about the book or to purchase The Devil Emails at Midnight:  What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, click here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394316488










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