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Do you work in a toxic environment?

2/6/2020

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The word toxic is used frequently to describe behaviors, relationships, and environments, but what does it mean?  The word toxic literally means poisonous, but when used in this way, it refers to the undesirable, destructive, and detrimental characteristics of something that drain and damage those that encounter it.  How do you know if you work in a toxic environment?  Here are a few indicators:
  • Workplace relationships feel strained, forced, and generally unauthentic
  • There is little to no collaboration
  • Most employees have negative feelings toward their team, their work, and/or the organization as a whole
  • There is high turnover of staff
  • High absenteeism
  • Company productivity is stagnant
  • Innovation and new ideas are not welcomed
  • Feedback and criticism are unwelcomed
  • There are cliques or “in-crowds” among the staff
  • Gossiping and rumors are common
  • Communication is poor or negative
As an employee, it is important to identify whether you are in a toxic work environment so that you can care for yourself properly to compensate for the negative experiences in the workplace and ultimately decide if that is a place where you want to work.  However, who’s responsible for this toxic workplace?  The leader!

Workplace culture is the leader’s responsibility.  A leader has the choice to create the workplace culture or accept and perpetuate a culture that develops on its own.  If a toxic work environment exists, then the leader either created that culture through their behavior or allowed other employees to create the toxic culture.  In either scenario, the leader has failed, and their team suffers. 

If you are a leader that recognizes that your workplace culture is toxic, it is important that you become the catalyst for change.  Addressing your own toxic leadership traits is the first step to shifting the culture.  Set the example by cultivating authentic relationships with all employees on your team, not just a select few.  Actively seek to collaborate and receive feedback from subordinates.  Communicate positively and welcome new ideas.  Effective, sustainable change begins with the leader!

If you are a leader and would like coaching and support to change your organizational culture, I would be happy to assist!  Contact me today!
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