7 Red Flags That You’re Leading a Toxic Workplace

Let’s face it—nobody sets out to create a toxic workplace. However, sometimes, that’s just what you end up with. I should know since a few years ago I wrote a book on the topic called Wait, I’m Working With Who?!?

As a leader, you likely started with the best intentions, creating a team that produces great results. Yet, despite your best efforts, workplace cultures can sour. The hardest part? You might be the last to know.

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A Resilient Team Culture Starts With Leadership

Having worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, I’ve seen how deeply the leader’s personal habits shape a company’s day-to-day environment. While some owners unintentionally undermine morale by being erratic or micromanaging, others foster a sense of trust, empowerment, and collaboration. The difference often comes down to purposeful culture-building. For example, one client of mine ran a family-owned manufacturing firm. She was highly respected for her technical know-how, but her erratic communication style created anxiety among her employees.

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The 6 Most Common Leadership Styles and How to Use Them

More than ever, today’s employees long for purpose, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to grow. This means workers are ready to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. And yet according to the American Psychological Association’s recent survey, employee happiness is down while burnout remains high. In fact, the survey found that 77% of U.S. workers said they experienced work-related stress, while more than half said the negative impact of stress was driving them close to burnout.

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7 Actionable Tips to Manage Emotions in the Workplace

Managing emotions at the workplace can be a nightmare for leaders. When problems arise and tensions are at an all-time high, emotional outbursts cannot be avoided. It is essential that leaders and managers be aware of and able to deal with different emotions and the underlying reasons behind them. By understanding and acknowledging the role emotions play in the workplace, you can create a positive environment for your team and help them to excel at what they do.

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