Flourish Rerelease: Behind Frenemy Lines - Breaking Down Toxic Workplaces with Amber Tichenor

April 28, 2026: Female rivalry in the workplace is more than interpersonal drama — it's a culture problem with real consequences for teams, retention, and patient care. Dr. Amber Tichenor, organizational psychologist and author of “Behind Frenemy Lines”, joins Sarah Richardson to unpack the psychology behind workplace rivalry, why it's especially prevalent in nursing and other high-stakes environments, and what leaders can do to build cultures grounded in psychological safety, allyship, and mutual support.

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Key Points:

• 02:32 Why Women Rivalry Happens

• 09:10 Self Love and Sisterhood Skills

• 11:32 Psych Safety and Leader Playbook

• 17:02 Brain Based Conflict and Closing

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