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Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
This podcast is dedicated to empowering leaders with actionable insights and practical strategies that drive change, progress, and strong team dynamics.
Each episode, hosted by Rebecca Vickers, delivers targeted strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, all crafted to equip you with the essential tools for effective leadership. For every episode Rebecca welcomes a special guest on the show to share their experiences whether it's navigating their own leadership growth or helping coach others.
Whether you lead a small group or an entire organization, or you are learning how to manage yourself first, join us for this series as we delve into the diverse aspects of leadership through concise and engaging segments.
This podcast is owned and produced by B&B Vickers Entertainment LLC.
Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
You Don’t Need Another Mentor
Mentorship has been hijacked by corporate buzzwords and checkbox programs. But what if real mentorship isn’t something you assign, it’s something you earn?
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Dr. Deborah Heiser reframes everything we think we know about mentoring. As a developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, Deborah breaks down the emotional core of real mentorship, why it can’t be forced, and what great mentors and mentees actually do.
You’ll learn:
- The 5 ingredients of true mentorship (and what happens when one is missing)
- Why workplace “mentorship” is often mislabeled as advising or coaching
- The difference between coaches, advisors, sponsors, and mentors—and why you need all four
- How lateral mentorship works (and the surprising origin story of Apple)
- Why people mentor (hint: it’s not for recognition)
Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or building a program, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how meaningful connection is built.
Connect with Dr. Deborah Heiser on LinkedIn
Visit the mentorproject.org
