Dare to Lead with Brené Brown
Brené and Barrett on Why Every Leader Needs to Worry About Toxic Culture
Apr 4, 2022
Donald Sull, expert on toxic work cultures, joins Brené and Barrett to discuss the five attributes of toxic cultures, including disrespect and cutthroat competition. They emphasize the need for accountability, respect, and inclusivity to navigate toxicity in the workplace. The episode explores the role of 'Golden Unicorns' in bridging tradition and innovation and highlights the importance of sharing failures to build trust in leadership. They discuss daring leadership that values vulnerability and authenticity, emphasizing the impact of toxic cultures on organizational behavior.
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- Toxic cultures are a significant predictor of employee attrition, with data showing it has ten times more impact than compensation perception.
- The five key attributes of a toxic culture include disrespect, non-inclusivity, unethical behavior, cutthroat competition, and abuse, highlighting behaviors that erode employee well-being and organizational health.
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Research on Toxic Culture Predicting Attrition
Toxic culture emerges as a significant predictor of attrition during the great resignation, with data showing that it is ten times more influential than employees' perceptions of their compensation. The research by Don and Charlie Saul from Culture X highlights the critical role of toxic culture in employee turnover, as revealed in their data-packed study.
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