The Anxious Achiever Toxic Bosses, Mean Girls, and Trusting Yourself
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Feb 21, 2024 Navigate toxic work environments with insights from Benish Shah. Discuss the impact of toxic managers on organizations. Explore toxicity in workplace dynamics and the challenges employees face. Learn how to handle toxic bosses and create a healthier workplace culture.
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Toxicity Is An Organizational Problem
- Toxic managers create ripples that distort an organization's culture and performance.
- Bienish Shah frames toxicity as organizational behavior tolerated or rewarded by leadership.
Efficiency Culture Fuels Toxic Competition
- Efficiency culture prizes output over human needs and pits individuals against each other.
- That dynamic reduces teamwork and fosters toxic competition.
Document Behaviors To Spot Patterns
- Chart patterns: list people, record behaviors, and track occurrences to spot toxicity.
- Keep documentation for clarity and potential legal needs.