Toxic People

Business Culture

5 Signs That a Toxic Company Culture Is Creeping Into Your Organization

Toxic company culture is like a silent killer. It doesn't just show up one day — it creeps in slowly, chipping away at everything you've worked so hard to build.

Business Culture

Do You Work for a Toxic Company? Here Are 4 Not-So-Obvious Signs to Watch Out For.

Sometimes, it's immediately apparent a company's culture is toxic. But usually, toxicity isn't outward — it's lurking in the details.

Thought Leaders

How to Eradicate Toxic Behavior in the Workplace — and 3 Ways to Prevent It in the First Place

By taking these preventative actions, leaders can keep workplaces healthy.

Living

Who Is the Rudest Employee at Your Workplace? If You Do Any of These 5 Things, Look in the Mirror.

Work has changed a lot in recent years — but the standards people hold their co-workers to have not.

Growing a Business

Don't Wait to Fire That Toxic Client — It's Vital For Your Business Health

Business owners aren't wired to push customers away, but some customers cause more trouble than they're worth. Here's how to maximize the return of value in the aftermath of cutting ties with a toxic customer or client.

Leadership

I Blocked a Toxic Childhood Friend and It Taught Me an Important Lesson About Managing People

There's nothing more soul-sucking than a friend or coworker who only takes but never gives. We call them "Energy Vampires," and this is how you should deal with them.

Thought Leaders

Many of Your Employees Are Probably Healing From Past Workplace Trauma. Here's How You Can Help Empower Them.

There is no magic way of healing people of their preexisting workplace trauma — but leaders can (and should want to) help.

Living

Narcissism Can Help You Be Successful — Here's How to Harness It Without Going Too Far, According to an Ivy League-Trained Psychotherapist

Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of TriBeCa Therapy, breaks down the benefits of healthy narcissism.

Thought Leaders

4 Types of Toxic People That May Be Undermining Your Path to Success

It's easy to stay friends with the same people you've known forever. But what if the people you've had the longest relationships with are actually sabotaging your success and happiness?

Leadership

One of the Biggest Mistakes Aspiring Entrepreneurs — and Almost Everybody — Make

From parents to celebrities, bosses, thought leaders, and colleagues — you're going to hear a lot of advice, and it's your job to filter out what's good vs. bad.

Management

Are You This Type of Toxic Boss? Here's How to Know — and How to Be Better

Uncover the impact of this specific type of toxic boss on your team's success and learn to evolve into a superior leader.

Living

'Grey Rocking' Is the Technique You Should Use to Get Through Unwanted Conversations This Holiday Season

It's a smart way to manage interactions with narcissistic, negative people.

Leadership

How to Identify and Know When to Fire a Toxic Employee, According to an HR Expert

The difference between a difficult team member and a toxic one is often clear — as is when it's time to let them go.

Business News

'Loud Laborers' Are Turning the Workplace Toxic. These Red Flags Reveal There's One on Your Team — and Maybe It's You.

"Quiet quitters" had their moment — now all eyes are on their louder counterparts.

Leadership

The 6 People Who Will Destroy Your Business

Be aware of certain types of individuals whose presence can harm your business's overall dynamics and success.