568 Are You the Boss They’re Recovering From?

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of leadership on staff stress and how directors can create a supportive work environment.

Send us Fan Mail Are you the boss your staff feel safe with—or the one they’re recovering from? In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, we explore how leadership impacts staff stress, why educators often carry past workplace trauma into new roles, and five common leadership habits that quietly damage team culture. This is a real, honest look at how directors can unintentionally create anxiety—and how small shifts can build trust, safety, and retention. 🤝 Sponsor This episode is spo...

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Host: Erica Saccoccio

Topics covered

• leadership
• staff stress
• workplace trauma
• team culture
• trust building

Keywords

• leadership habits
• team culture
• workplace anxiety
• staff retention
• educator trauma

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