“The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate,” as organizational development experts Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker have observed. Recognizing the signs of toxicity is crucial for addressing the issue effectively so you can reduce it and eliminate it.
Read MoreBeing a Bad A** Boss Leader is simple but not easy. It requires training, coaching, and introspective work to build and maintain the necessary skillsets for the role.
A Bad A** Boss Leader leads from the comfort of herself while getting done what must be done. She is relentlessly optimistic and creates a future that delights all her stakeholders. She uses all the tools and skills in her leadership toolkit to inspire buy-in and navigate the many challenges she experiences along the way to improving productivity and profitability in her organization.
Read MoreSome of the leaders I coach say that on any given day, they spend less than half of their time on work in their genius zone. Instead, they find themselves busy outing fire after fire, playing catch-up with over-due tasks and report feelings of burnout and other health concerns. All of which compromises their overall effectiveness and ultimately, their true potential.
Read MoreIs your team optimized for success, or is it prone to succumb to the disease of toxic undercurrents within it?
Science describes the human immune system as a network of cells and organs which come together to protect the body and help to keep an individual healthy. The wellbeing of an organization, much like the human body, also requires an internal defense system to detect, combat and find solutions for harmful pathogens that threaten to compromise its operations.
Read MoreA rotting culture exists where a company is suppressive and dismissive of its employees, displays bad business practices and poor leadership. The culture of your organization, therefore, can contribute greatly to its success or failure. Leaders must be vigilant in identifying symptoms of rotting culture within their organization in order to allow a positive working environment to blossom.
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