In this episode, Benjamin talks with special guest Dr. Jennifer Harrison about…

- Her leadership experience in academia and business (02:16)

- Elements of toxic culture for both new students and seasoned professionals seeking further education to watch out for in academia (07:25)

- Origins of exploitive leadership culture in the US workforce and academia (11:56)

- Balancing people’s desire for collaboration, connection, and meaningful work with productivity metrics necessary for organizational success (14:21)

- Practical advice for leaders who want to lead change and reverse elements of toxic culture in their company (18:30)

- Greatest lesson to be learned from both great leaders and toxic leaders (37:10)

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Dr. Jen Harrison is a highly experienced dissertation coach. A Ph.D. herself, she has coached and supervised first-generation, ESL, and non-traditional students in the UK and USA for more than 10 years. Many of them have achieved first-class degrees.

Dr. Harrison offers support in writing, research design, motivation, and research methods. She specializes in helping you achieve your dissertation and career goals quickly and easily, so you can feel confident and supported moving forward.

Connect with Dr. Harrison on her website: https://www.readwriteperfect.com/ or via all of the social media links in the show notes.

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