Ever slammed your laptop shut after back-to-back meetings and muttered, “People are the worst”? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Hosted by leadership experts, Lindsey Nehls and Lucy Georgiades, co-founders of Elevate Leadership, People Are the Worst tackles the real people problems that keep managers up at night. From toxic feedback loops and cross-functional friction to change fatigue and impossible-to-coach team members, we bring you smart, practical strategies you can actually use. Each week, we blend humor, hard-earned insights, and actionable tools to help you influence without authority, manage through chaos, deliver tough feedback without breaking trust, lead up, down, and across without losing your mind, and so much more. If you’re navigating the drama and emotional labor of modern leadership, this show will help you do it with clarity, courage, and maybe a little caffeine.
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People Are the Worst is a business podcast hosted by Lucy Georgiades & Lindsey Nehls, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Episode #18
Data, Stakeholders, and Process
Jun 10, 20265 minS1
When the team gets bigger, the decisions get harder. More people involved, more data on the table, higher stakes when you get it wrong. In this mini episode from Episode 9 of People Are the Worst, Dana asks how to think about decisions that are getting more complex as her team grows. Lucy walks through the three factor framework she teaches Elevate clients for any complex decision: data, stakeholders, and process. Lindsey adds a reframe on intuition that changes how you think about being data driven. What you'll get: How to know how much data is the right amount (and why too much is just as bad as too little) The role of qualitative data, and why people anecdotes are often more useful than charts Why intuition is part of the data set, not a replacement for it How to identify which stakeholders need to be in the decision and which just need to know about it Why mixing decision processes is one of the most common ways complex decisions go sideways A short listen with a framework you can use this week. Want to Ask Us a Question? We’re taking real questions from real managers and people leaders. Email us at dearlandl@elevateleadership.com, and we just might feature yours in a future episode. Learn more about our solutions at https://www.elevateleadership.com/ Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynehls/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-georgiades-84933622/ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. And leave us a review to let us know what you think.
Decisions That Travel (Making Quality Decisions) Part 3
Jun 2, 202640 minS1
A good decision that nobody understands isn't a good decision. It's just a good idea that never traveled. In the final episode of our three part series on making quality decisions, Lucy and Lindsey unpack the mechanics of the toughest calls leaders make. The kind where more than one team is involved, the data is messy, the stakeholders disagree, and the stakes are real. Then they get into what happens after the decision is made, because that's where most leaders quietly drop the ball. In this episode: Dana asks how to think through decisions that are getting more complex as her team grows. Lucy walks through the three factors that matter (data, stakeholders, process) and the question of how much data is actually enough. Taylor is being pulled in different directions depending on who they talked to last. Lindsey shows how to spot the unclear motivations driving your decisions and how to anchor in real criteria instead. Sam suspects a top performer is interviewing elsewhere and wants to retain them without making promises they can't keep. Lindsey shares the career conversation that works, and the one that backfires. Ali asks how to communicate when things go wrong without coming off as either making excuses or catastrophizing. Lucy gives three rules for delivering bad news: share early, lead with the headline, and bring the ask. Nancy made a call that her team is now pushing back on with new information. Lindsey walks through the difference between new information and new discomfort, and when changing course is strength rather than weakness. By the end of this episode, you'll have a working model for what makes a complex decision actually land: data, stakeholders, process, documentation, communication, and the willingness to revisit when the facts change. Want to Ask Us a Question? We’re taking real questions from real managers and people leaders. Email us at dearlandl@elevateleadership.com, and we just might feature yours in a future episode. Learn more about our solutions at https://www.elevateleadership.com/ Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynehls/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-georgiades-84933622/ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. And leave us a review to let us know what you think.
The "shit sandwich" might be the most common feedback technique in management, and it's also one of the worst. In this clip from Episode 8 of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey break down why sandwiching constructive feedback between two pieces of praise wastes time, why most managers don't give nearly enough feedback in the first place, and how to build the confidence to actually do it well. If you're a new manager who feels insecure about giving feedback, or a seasoned one whose 360 results keep saying "more feedback please," this one's for you. Lucy and Lindsey walk through how to prepare feedback, how to signal good intent, the question to ask before you deliver it, and the truth about where confidence actually comes from. Want to Ask Us a Question? We’re taking real questions from real managers and people leaders. Email us at dearlandl@elevateleadership.com, and we just might feature yours in a future episode. Learn more about our solutions at https://www.elevateleadership.com/ Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynehls/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-georgiades-84933622/ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. And leave us a review to let us know what you think.
Biases, Blind Spots, & Confidence (Making Quality Decisions) Part 2
May 5, 202623 minS1
Decision-making isn’t just about frameworks. It’s about what happens when those frameworks break down. In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lucy and Lindsey continue their in-depth exploration of leadership intelligence, focusing on what truly hinders high-quality decisions: bias, fear, and confidence gaps. Even when leaders understand data, stakeholders, and process, decisions can still go sideways. Why? Overthinking, imposter syndrome, and hidden mental traps quietly shape how we show up in critical moments. You’ll learn how to coach overthinkers without shutting them down, why most leaders don’t give enough feedback (and how to do it better), and how to recognize when performance management is no longer serving anyone. The episode also tackles one of the hardest challenges leaders face: rebuilding confidence after making the wrong call. Lucy and Lindsey break down practical tools like decision reversibility, separating identity from outcomes, and spotting biases like sunk cost and confirmation bias in real time. They also explore how to approach complex, high-stakes decisions with clarity by balancing data, stakeholders, and decision processes. If you’ve ever second-guessed a decision, delayed a tough call, or wondered if you’re getting it right, this episode will help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and intention. Want to Ask Us a Question? We’re taking real questions from real managers and people leaders. Email us at dearlandl@elevateleadership.com, and we just might feature yours in a future episode. Learn more about our solutions at https://www.elevateleadership.com/ Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynehls/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-georgiades-84933622/ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. And leave us a review to let us know what you think.
How to Stay Strategic When Everything Is Moving Fast
Apr 21, 20266 minS1
How do you know if your strategic thinking is actually effective, especially when everything feels like it’s moving faster than ever? In this mini episode of People Are the Worst , Lindsey and Lucy unpack a question many newer managers quietly wrestle with: Am I thinking strategically enough? When urgency is high and the pace of change keeps accelerating, it’s easy to slip into constant reaction mode rather than stepping back to see the bigger picture. Lucy breaks down a practical way to evaluate your own strategic thinking by focusing on four key behaviors. That includes understanding your company’s goals, staying informed about changes in your industry, intentionally carving out time to think beyond day-to-day tasks, and aligning your team around clear priorities. The conversation also explores how AI and rapid market shifts are forcing leaders to rethink how they make decisions and set strategy. Strategic thinking isn’t about always being right. It’s about lifting your head, taking context into account, and helping your team move forward with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re being strategic enough in your role, this episode offers a simple framework to check your thinking and sharpen your leadership approach. Want to Ask Us a Question? We’re taking real questions from real managers and people leaders. Email us at dearlandl@elevateleadership.com, and we just might feature yours in a future episode. Learn more about our solutions at https://www.elevateleadership.com/ Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseynehls/ Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-georgiades-84933622/ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. And leave us a review to let us know what you think.
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