<p>In this episode, we explore how fear-based leadership quietly deteriorates the core of any healthy workplace — creativity, psychological safety, and retention. </p><p>My guest, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyregal-nwb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Andy Regal</strong></a>, brings decades of experience from the highest levels of media, including senior roles at Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>. </p><p>Drawing from his book <em>Surviving Bully Culture</em> and his award-winning journalism career, Andy offers a candid look at what bullying and intimidation do to teams, talent, and long-term organizational health.</p><p>We break down the difference between tough leadership and toxic behavior, the hidden costs of intimidation, and why innovation collapses when people don’t feel safe to speak up. Andy also shares personal lessons from navigating bully cultures and practical guidance for leaders committed to building environments where people feel valued, empowered, and free to contribute their best ideas.</p><p>This episode is a call to action: if fear is driving your culture, creativity and trust are already slipping away. But with awareness, accountability, and intentional leadership, the workplace can become a space where people — and ideas — genuinely thrive.</p><p>To learn more about Andy's work, visit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect/?url=Andyregal%2Ecom&urlhash=6HJf&isSdui=true" target="_blank">Andyregal.com</a></p>
