Why Good People Become Bad Bosses | Jaime Woolf

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, Diane Scott is joined by Jamie Woolf—former Director of Culture at Pixar and co-founder of Creativity Partners. Jamie dives into the surprising ways even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall into “bad boss” behavior without even realizing it. From “power blindness” to the slow loss of self-awareness, Jamie shares her own leadership missteps, what she learned at Pixar, and how to remain grounded and connected as you rise. Her insights are deeply personal, highly actionable, and a must-watch for anyone who leads. ✅ What you’ll learn: How good leaders unintentionally become disconnected Why feedback and trust are essential for leadership growth Simple ways to keep your ego in check and your team engaged 🎧 Whether you’re a team lead, executive, or aspiring boss—this conversation will help you reflect, re-engage, and lead with humility and clarity. 📌 Don’t forget to: ✔ Subscribe for more leadership insights ✔ Share your best boss story: https://dianescottinc.com/one/ ✔ Catch every episode of The Best Boss Podcast #Leadership #Pixar #JamieWoolf #BestBossPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #PeopleFirst #DianeScott