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 Culture and Attrition
- Toxic culture is the strongest predictor of employee attrition, outweighing compensation.
- The five key attributes of toxic culture are disrespectful, non-inclusive, unethical, cutthroat, and abusive.
Tolerating Disrespect
- Companies often tolerate disrespectful behavior from high-performing individuals or teams.
- This lack of accountability enables toxicity and sets a negative example.
Unaware Leaders
- Brené and Barrett discuss encountering leaders unaware of their negative impact.
- These leaders often express pride in their company while leaving a trail of hurt.