No Bullsh!t Leadership Stop Treating These 3 Underperformers Like Protected Species
Nov 25, 2025
Discover the metaphor of 'corporate koalas' and how nepotism, toxic behavior, and entitlement can undermine workplace culture. Learn about the impact of the founder's nephew and how to manage these issues without conflict. Explore the dangers of talented jerks who mask their toxicity with performance, and find out how to set boundaries effectively. Additionally, uncover the manipulative tactics of ass-kissers and four essential tests to expose them. It's time to take action to protect your team's integrity and standards!
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Protected Attitude Destroys Culture
- Corporate 'koalas' act untouchable and erode culture by exploiting perceived protection.
- Allowing them to roam unchecked emboldens bad behaviour and damages team standards.
Manage Nepotism By Locking Deliverables
- If a nepotistic 'koala' doesn't affect your team's outcomes, ignore them and conserve energy.
- If they do affect outcomes, lock them into deliverables with written agreements and public progress reviews.
Two Conversations To Break Nepotism
- When a protected family employee reports to you, get the boss's blessing to manage them equally and then set clear performance standards with the employee.
- Reinforce both conversations frequently so nepotism doesn't undermine culture or results.