Toxic positivity involves dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy. It comes from feeling uncomfortable with negative emotions. It is often well-intentioned but can cause alienation and a feeling of disconnection. Who is Dr. Sandra Miles? An avid "truth teller" and fierce humanitarian, Dr. Sandra Miles has spent the majority of the last two decades serving as a leader and administrator in higher education. An educator by training, specifically, she has had extensive experience advising African American/Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, Jewish, LGBTQIA+, and Women’s organizations. Dr. Miles also has experience developing leadership programs, securing accommodations for persons with disabilities, serving as a Dean of Students, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and mediating disputes. Currently, Dr. Miles is the Founder and Principal of DSM Initiatives, LLC, a lifestyle, leadership, DEI, spiritual, and organizational development consulting firm. Dr. Miles worked to expertise through the successful completion of her doctoral work at Florida State University in 2012, earning a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. She also completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Central Florida. In addition to her career and educational achievements, Dr. Miles is the Immediate Past Chair of the NASPA Center for Women Board, a national speaker for Campus Outreach Services and Academic Impressions; the Founding National Director of the Black Female Development Circle, Inc; and is the current President of the Palm Coast-Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast Twitter: @ToxicLeaderShow    Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments.   Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success.   Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/