The Mean Girl Effect: Gaslighting and Toxic Dynamics in the Workplace
In this episode, Jennifer and Maya unpack the “Mean Girl Effect” at work — the subtle, strategic behaviors that create confusion, undermine credibility, and erode psychological safety without ever appearing overtly aggressive.
From social exclusion and information control to polite denial and professional gaslighting, they explore how toxic dynamics operate beneath the surface — and why high-performing, ethical professionals are often the most impacted.
You’ll learn:
What the Mean Girl Effect actually looks like in real workplaces
The psychology behind gaslighting and why it escalates near accountability
How subtle manipulation destabilizes confidence and increases stress
Why your nervous system reacts before your logic does
Practical strategies to protect your clarity, credibility, and mental health
In the Eye on Healthcare Business segment, Jennifer and Maya provide a deep dive into the OIG’s updated Medicare Advantage Compliance Program Guidance — including key risk areas such as risk adjustment, marketing and enrollment, vendor oversight, and documentation expectations. They also discuss what increased enforcement activity from Attorneys General means for healthcare organizations today.
This episode is about naming patterns, protecting integrity, and understanding how culture, compliance, and credibility intersect.
OIG Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance:
🔗 https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/ma-icpg/
