Ever been in a meeting where you felt like your ideas were walking into a lion’s den? Or hesitated to admit a mistake because you knew it would haunt you longer than your high school yearbook quote? Welcome to the reality of a workplace without psychological safety—where fear and silence rule, and everyone’s just trying to survive until 5 PM.

You’re not alone. You’re not the problem.

Let’s face it: we’ve all had that one boss who could turn a sunny day into a thunderstorm with their mere presence. Toxic leadership doesn’t just poison the workplace; it seeps into your evenings, your weekends, and maybe even your dreams (or nightmares). Addressing toxic leadership isn’t just about preserving morale—it’s about saving your sanity and, let’s be honest, your group chat from another rant session about “you-know-who.”

I learned that finding common ground requires patience and understanding. We all need to realize that no candidate would likely align perfectly with our beliefs and values; it’s about weighing the trade-offs. I encouraged everyone to list the issues that mattered most to you and your family and consider how each candidate's policies align with those priorities.

It's essential to think critically about how our political choices affect our loved ones. As we approach the polls, it’s crucial to remember that our decisions have real-world implications that can impact our families and communities. Ask yourself, what is more important?