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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

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A good decision that nobody understands isn't a good decision. It's just a good idea that never traveled.

In the final episode of our three part series on making quality decisions, Lucy and Lindsey unpack the mechanics of the toughest calls leaders ... more

The "shit sandwich" might be the most common feedback technique in management, and it's also one of the worst. In this clip from Episode 8 of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey break down why sandwiching constructive feedback between two pieces o... more

Decision-making isn’t just about frameworks. It’s about what happens when those frameworks break down.

In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey continue their in-depth exploration of leadership intelligence, focusing on what truly h... more

How do you know if your strategic thinking is actually effective, especially when everything feels like it’s moving faster than ever?

In this mini episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy unpack a question many newer managers quietly wrestl... more

In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy continue their exploration of leadership intelligence by tackling one of the most difficult skills modern leaders must develop: making quality decisions quickly.

In this new world of AI evolu... more

What do you do when a team member comes to you with questions all day long?

In this mini episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy unpack a frustrating but surprisingly common leadership challenge: employees who rely on their manager for eve... more

In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy continue their Leadership Intelligence series by exploring a leadership challenge many managers underestimate: managing across.

Unlike managing direct reports, managing peers comes with no fo... more

In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy dig into one of the most common leadership challenges: blurred boundaries between managers and their teams.

The question comes from Brock, a leader who feels stuck in the weeds and is struggl... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Expert Advice in a Casual Format

    “The difference between managers people trust and managers people tolerate, well, it comes down to the questions they ask.”

    The latest episode provides insight and practical advice that you can put to use at work today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadyMartini
    United States3 months ago
  • Spot on!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RiniBG
    United States7 months ago
  • Fact

    People are literally the worst. Luckily Lucy & Lindsey specialize in dealing with them ha. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarieBerry
    United States7 months ago
  • Refreshing

    We’ve taken long-form podcasting way too far. Nice to have something straightforward and useful and fun. Trifecta!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JunkyPP
    United States7 months ago
  • Great advice, laughs and tuna fish!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CALA81
    United States7 months ago

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Humor and empathy balance hard topics without losing seriousness.
Chemistry between hosts makes tough topics approachable.
Thoughtful, practical leadership guidance with real-world scripts.
Short, useful episodes that feel like coaching sessions you can actually apply.
Coaching framework content (Grow) shows up consistently and is valuable.

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#245
United States/Business/Management
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#34
Denmark/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#56
Ireland/Business/Management
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#202
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How Great Leaders Make Faster, Smarter Decisions When the Stakes Are High
Q: Casey asks how to balance manager and IC responsibilities when time is scarce.
Acknowledge the two distinct roles, protect deep-work blocks for leadership tasks, and segment time to minimize context switching; be open about constraints with the team and continuously refine how you allocate time between people leadership and individual contributor work.
How Great Leaders Make Faster, Smarter Decisions When the Stakes Are High
Q: Morgan asks about building and leveraging AI agents to get work done and what decisions to make in that context.
Seek clear alignment on what success looks like, understand leadership expectations, determine what the team can realistically achieve, and foster psychological safety to experiment and iterate while keeping leadership updated on progress and learnings.
How Great Leaders Make Faster, Smarter Decisions When the Stakes Are High
Q: Taylor asks when performance management is no longer effective and when to replace an underperforming employee.
Evaluate progress versus feedback and root causes, consider impact on the team and morale, set milestones for improvement, and recognize when continuing is wasting time and resources, with the possibility of role realignment or termination when necessary.
How Great Leaders Make Faster, Smarter Decisions When the Stakes Are High
Q: Jordan asks how to know whether one's strategic thinking is effective when everything is moving quickly.
Define strategic thinking clearly, baseline expectations, and use behaviors such as aligning with company strategy, educating oneself on market changes (including AI impact), carving out time for big-picture thinking, and communicating clear priorities to the team.
How Great Leaders Make Faster, Smarter Decisions When the Stakes Are High
Q: So Alex asked us, I have a team of eight direct reports and I'm really struggling to prioritize my time. And I feel like a lot of this is to do with how I'm thinking about making decisions.
The hosts suggest starting with whether to make the decision now, then assess the scope to see if it can be broken down into smaller pieces or pilots, and finally determine if you are the right person to decide, while considering delegation to others for parts that are not your core leverage.

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What is People Are the Worst about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show delivering practical, human-centered strategies for managers. Episodes center on coaching for autonomy, building leadership intelligence, setting clear boundaries, delivering tough feedback, and fostering psychological safety—often brought to life with real-world scenarios, scripts, and actionable actions. The hosts blend humor with hands-on tools to help leaders influence without authority, coach peers, and navigate change, cross-functional friction, and tough conversations with empathy and clarity. Unique elements likely include a Grow-model coaching framework, audience Q&A, and concrete takeaways you can implement immediately. This combination of practical coaching methods, candid conversations about workplace d... more

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