Why We Fear Our Bosses and How to Reclaim Courage at Work

Why do we get nervous around our bosses even when we’ve done nothing wrong? Why do some employees shrink when leaders walk in the room?

In this solo episode, Carlo-Marcel Dube explores the unspoken fear that shapes so many African workplaces. From hierarchy and job insecurity to trauma from past managers, Carlo unpacks how fear is built into the system and what both employees and leaders can do to rebuild trust and safety.