Colin on Culture The Three Levels of Toxic Culture
In this episode I discuss the three levels of toxic culture and the signs to look out for at each level. I also underline the importance of addressing toxic culture early to prevent it from becoming harmful. Episode takeaways
- Toxic culture can be categorised into three levels: combatant culture, corrosive culture, and harmful culture.
- Combatant culture is characterised by high engagement but low emotional intelligence, leading to stress, unclear priorities, and passive-aggressive communication.
- Corrosive culture involves bullying, harassment, favoritism, and unethical behaviour, and it can cause physical and mental health issues.
- Harmful culture includes physical assault, emotional cruelty, fraud, and overt discrimination, and it requires a significant effort to turn it around.
- It is crucial to address toxic culture early to prevent it from escalating and causing long-term damage.
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Timestamps
01:55 The Three Levels of Toxic Culture
06:14 Combatant Culture: Signs and Impact
13:21 Corrosive Culture: Bullying and Harassment
18:00 Harmful Culture: Physical Assault and Fraud
21:52 Importance of Assessing and Addressing Culture
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