Rise with Clarity Podcast

18: Are You in a Toxic Higher Ed Work Environment? (Encore Broadcast)

Dr. Katherine Lee

Are you currently in a toxic work environment in higher education? What are the telltale signs?

Sometimes, you may not want to pay attention to certain red flags, even if you know deep down inside, things seem “off” in your department or institution.

In this encore broadcast (and one of Rise with Clarity Podcast's most downloaded episodes last year), I will be addressing the topic of toxic work environments in academia. I’ll be presenting a series of prompts that will help you to clarify whether you are in a truly unhealthy work environment. 

Find the full transcript at RisewithClarity.com/8 or RisewithClarity.com/18 where you can find links to all of the articles mentioned in this episode, along with other useful resources for WOC faculty. 


Dr. Katherine Lee is a Higher Ed Coach and Career Strategist and a former tenured professor at an R1 university. She helps women of color faculty to manage the tenure track, navigate politics, and take the next steps to advance their careers. To find more resources or to work with Katherine, check out her website at: Rise with Clarity.