Toxic, me? Maybe a little... or passionately?

Toxicity in leadership doesn’t always show up in spectacular ways, like a big scandal. More often, it creeps in subtly, gradually eroding motivation, undermining trust, and damaging team performance.

The most troubling part? Any one of us can slip into toxic behaviors… without even realizing it. Small normalized attitudes, careless habits, silent gestures. Interrupting “because we’re in a rush.” Ignoring an emotion “because we want to stay professional.” Or avoiding a tough conversation “to keep the peace.”

 

In our article Leadership Check: Could I Be a Little Toxic? you’ll see that once you become aware of your own toxic behaviors, these 6 key steps invite you to:

  • Acknowledge your role.
  • Understand why.
  • Talk it over with trusted people.
  • Make small, conscient changes.
  • Develop you emotional intelligence.
  • Don’t get discouraged by setbacks and failures.

 

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