Just one toxic employee can ruin your team:
The situation is even worse, if it is a manager.
There are 6 particularly dangerous types of toxicity:
1. The Narcissist
Characteristics:
Self-centered, seeks constant admiration, lacks empathy.
Signs:
Takes credit for others' work, belittles subordinates, dismisses feedback.
2. The Criticizer
Characteristics:
Overly critical, focuses on mistakes rather than accomplishments, lacks constructive feedback.
Signs:
Rarely offers praise, fixates on minor errors, undermines confidence.
3. The Micromanager
Characteristics:
Control freak, overly involved in employees' work, lacks trust.
Signs:
Constantly checks on progress, reluctance to delegate tasks, doesn't allow autonomy.
4. The Promiser
Characteristics:
Makes empty promises, overcommits without follow-through, lacks accountability.
Signs:
Frequently changes plans, fails to deliver on commitments, blames others for failures.
5. The Drill Sergeant
Characteristics:
Authoritarian, demands obedience, rigid in approach.
Signs:
Issues commands rather than guidance, little room for discussion or input.
6. The Time Waster
Characteristics:
Inefficient, easily distracted, prioritizes trivial matters.
Signs:
Procrastinates on important tasks, holds unnecessary meetings, lacks direction.
Harvard research shows:
cost of one toxic employee's > profit from two superstars.
Ignoring toxicity? Risky.
Act now to protect your team and bottom line.
You might ask what to do?
These actions may help:
Engage in Dialogue
Enhance Their Skills
Facilitate Mentorship
Conduct Assessments
Establish Clear Expectations
Implement Improvement Plans
Encourage Open Communication Channels
If Nothing Helps - Then Prepare for Departure
Take action as the cost is far more than you think!
P.S. Have you encountered toxic personalities?
The situation is even worse, if it is a manager.
There are 6 particularly dangerous types of toxicity:
1. The Narcissist
Characteristics:
Self-centered, seeks constant admiration, lacks empathy.
Signs:
Takes credit for others' work, belittles subordinates, dismisses feedback.
2. The Criticizer
Characteristics:
Overly critical, focuses on mistakes rather than accomplishments, lacks constructive feedback.
Signs:
Rarely offers praise, fixates on minor errors, undermines confidence.
3. The Micromanager
Characteristics:
Control freak, overly involved in employees' work, lacks trust.
Signs:
Constantly checks on progress, reluctance to delegate tasks, doesn't allow autonomy.
4. The Promiser
Characteristics:
Makes empty promises, overcommits without follow-through, lacks accountability.
Signs:
Frequently changes plans, fails to deliver on commitments, blames others for failures.
5. The Drill Sergeant
Characteristics:
Authoritarian, demands obedience, rigid in approach.
Signs:
Issues commands rather than guidance, little room for discussion or input.
6. The Time Waster
Characteristics:
Inefficient, easily distracted, prioritizes trivial matters.
Signs:
Procrastinates on important tasks, holds unnecessary meetings, lacks direction.
Harvard research shows:
cost of one toxic employee's > profit from two superstars.
Ignoring toxicity? Risky.
Act now to protect your team and bottom line.
You might ask what to do?
These actions may help:
Engage in Dialogue
Enhance Their Skills
Facilitate Mentorship
Conduct Assessments
Establish Clear Expectations
Implement Improvement Plans
Encourage Open Communication Channels
If Nothing Helps - Then Prepare for Departure
Take action as the cost is far more than you think!
P.S. Have you encountered toxic personalities?
