Totally Unacceptable with Ed Clementi
In this podcast, we shine a light on the aspects of leadership, culture, and career advancement that should be considered totally unacceptable. From toxic workplace behaviors to outdated leadership practices and the obstacles holding professionals back, Totally Unacceptable is your platform for confronting challenges head-on and creating pathways for growth.
What to Expect:
💥 Exposing Toxicity
Unfiltered discussions about workplace behaviors and leadership practices that hinder success, well-being, and progress.
🔥 Championing Change
Inspiring stories from leaders and professionals who’ve dared to challenge the status quo and foster healthier, more empowering environments.
🚀 Career Breakthroughs
Actionable insights to help you overcome professional roadblocks, accelerate your promotions, and unlock your leadership potential.
🌟 Accountability and Integrity
Exploring the vital role of accountability and integrity in transforming organizational culture and personal career trajectories.
🔍 Voices Unheard
A platform for those who’ve faced adversity, sharing their journeys and strategies to not just survive but thrive.
🌐 Cultural Revolution
Analyzing the bold shifts needed in leadership and corporate culture to inspire innovation, respect, and meaningful collaboration.
Join me on this exciting journey to redefine leadership, overcome barriers, and take control of your career. Let’s address what’s truly unacceptable, advocate for change, and unlock the success you deserve. Your support and feedback are invaluable as we continue to evolve and grow this podcast.
Totally Unacceptable with Ed Clementi
Your Boss Isn't A Leader and It's Hurting Your Career
Your Boss Isn’t a Leader — and It’s Hurting Your Career
Waiting for a weak leader to suddenly become strong is a career death sentence.
And handing over your future to someone threatened by your potential? That’s not loyalty. That’s self-sabotage.
In this episode of Totally Unacceptable, Ed Clementi calls out the silent epidemic of non-leaders in leadership roles — and the damage they cause to careers, teams, and company culture.
This one’s not just a vent session. It’s a blueprint.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize when your boss isn’t actually leading
Why staying silent and “waiting it out” is the real risk
What to do when your growth is being stifled
How to build trust and visibility anyway
And the parable of the elephant and the rope — and how it applies to you
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or underestimated by someone who was supposed to have your back — this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Don’t give your power to the wrong person. Reclaim your voice. Multiply your value.
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