An Analysis of Bad Leadership Practices: Session 208 with Paulie Gavoni

The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria

I'm really excited to chat with Dr. Paulie Gavoni again on the podcast. As long time listeners know, he's been on the show many times, and always brings a down-to-earth, practical point of view to what we do as Behavior Analysts.

In preparation for a talk at the recent Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis event, Paulie did a deep dive on characteristics of bad leadership. It went over very well, and we thought it would make for an informative podcast episode. And Paulie presents his findings in his own unique and fun manner. I won't spoil it here, so be sure to hear him go through it all.

I should also note that Paulie and I talk all the time and our banter may have drifted into what I'll refer to here as 'middle school language.' Nothing terribly profane mind you, but I did want to give a heads up because I know many of you listen to the podcast while ferrying your kids around.

On a different note, Paulie and I, along with our colleague Anika Costa, are working on a really fun project for behavioral professionals in public school settings. We are hoping to have it out in the first quarter of 2023, so stay tuned for that.

Here are the links:

• Follow Paulie on LinkedIn; he's always posting thought provoking-articles.
• Check out Paulie's Podcast.
• Paulie's first appearance on BOP.
• Hoosier ABA.
• The Magic Relationship Ratio.
• Quick Responses for Reducing Misbehavior and Suspensions.
• Quick Wins! Accelerating School Transformation through Science, Engagement, and Leadership.
• Deliberate Coaching: A Toolbox for Accelerating Teacher Performance.
• Downloadable Performance Diagnostic Checklist.

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