What if the biggest threat to your workplace is the leadership habits you don’t even realize you have?
In this Halloween-themed solo episode, Jay explores seven common leadership monsters that can quietly damage workplace culture, drain team energy, and affect how people experience their leaders. From the Ghost who avoids difficult conversations to the Vampire who drains everyone’s energy, Jay breaks down the behaviors that leaders should recognize in themselves and others.
Through the Zombie, Frankenstein, Werewolf, Mummy, and Mad Scientist, Jay highlights how disengagement, controlling behavior, emotional unpredictability, resistance to change, and constantly chasing new ideas can affect a team. The goal is to become more self-aware and intentional so you can serve your people better.
Notable Quotes
“People want to feel understood and heard and validated.” — Jay Abbasi
“We can’t change other people as much as we’d love to. We can change ourselves.” — Jay Abbasi
“Your people shouldn’t have to suffer because of that if you’re no longer in.” — Jay Abbasi
Resources and Links
Jay Abbasi
Website: https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
Join Us Next Time
On Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Bonnie, who recently launched her HR consulting business but struggles with people-pleasing, standing up for herself, and speaking her mind, especially when dealing with authority figures. Jay is joined by Paul Salter, high-performance hypnotherapist, mindset and performance coach, to explore how people like Bonnie can stop letting pressure hijack their performance, build greater self-trust, and execute at the level they know they’re capable of, even when the pressure is on.
