
Ever slammed your laptop shut after back-to-back meetings and muttered, “People are the worst”? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Hosted by leadership experts, Lindsey Nehls and Lucy Georgiades, co-founders of Elevate Leadership, People Are the Worst tackles the real people problems that keep managers up at night. From toxic feedback loops and cross-functional friction to change fat... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSelf-ImprovementEducationManagement | |||

AI is changing everything, from the way we work and communicate to the pace decisions are made. And if we’re honest, traditional leadership playbooks aren’t cutting it anymore.
In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey introduce Lead... more
Money conversations are never neutral but they can be really straightforward and empathetic. In this mini episode, we tackle one of the toughest moments in leadership: telling someone they are not getting a raise.
We break down how to lead with clar... more
Whether you’re navigating performance reviews or holding the line on salary bands, talking about money in the workplace can get awkward fast.
In this episode, we dive into the most nuanced, and avoid-at-all-costs conversations managers are often thr... more
Giving feedback is hard. Giving feedback to someone you know is going to react emotionally or defensively? That’s a whole different level of dread.
In this mini episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey respond to a question from Mandy, a ma... more
You gave the feedback. You agreed on the next steps. You even wrote it down.
So why is your direct report acting like it never happened?
In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey dive into one of the most frustrating patterns manage... more
In this quick mini-episode, Lucy and Lindsey break down what psychological safety actually looks like in practice. If you want a team that debates ideas, takes risks, and speaks up without fear, it starts with modeling vulnerability yourself.
They s... more
If you want your team to think like owners, take initiative, debate ideas, and share real opinions in meetings, but you keep getting silence, hesitation, or “Just tell me what to do” vibes, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we’re answering a... more
Not all feedback conversations are high stakes; sometimes, they just smell that way. In this quick mini‑episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey share a hilarious (and painfully relatable) story about one of the trickiest office offenses of ... more
People Are The Worst is my new weekly obsession. Lucy and Lindsey have great chemistry—smart, funny, and fearless in calling out the everyday absurdities of human behavior and how to deal with it! Every episode feels like hanging out with your wittiest friends who say what everyone else is thinking.
People are literally the worst. Luckily Lucy & Lindsey specialize in dealing with them ha. A must listen!
We’ve taken long-form podcasting way too far. Nice to have something straightforward and useful and fun. Trifecta!
Lucy and Lindsey are clearly seasoned and thoughtful HR coaches and leaders and give great bite sized advice with a side of humor! If you’ve ever managed people; this is a great resource. Can’t wait for more episodes!
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