Everyone knows there are unspoken rules that lead to a toxic culture (like risks are actually punished, not rewarded). But what happens when leaders don't seem to … [Read more...]
6 Ways You Unwittingly Contribute to a Toxic Culture
They’re avoidable with a little self-awareness
I strongly believe that culture must be a driving thought for any leader, not an afterthought. A workplace’s culture firmly shapes the way employees show up every day and can boost … [Read more...]
The 7 Most Common Leadership Traps to Avoid
It's time to shed light on the leader's most common blind spots. We have enough to worry about with what we can see, let alone what we can't
There are plenty of traps for leaders in today’s workplace, whether it’s unspoken rules that lead to a toxic culture, or behaviors that make Millennials want to quit, or … [Read more...]
Maryland Football Just Showed Leaders What Not to Do When Dealing With a Toxic Employee
All the wrong plays from the wrong playbook. That's what University of Maryland leadership just executed
The beat goes on with administrative leaders and coaches in college football embroiled in case studies of poor leadership. First, the Notre Dame scandal, then Ohio … [Read more...]
The Rumored Reason Magic Johnson Abruptly Quit Just Surfaced. It’s a Prime Example of a Toxic Culture
The Los Angeles Lakers icon stated one reason for his departure as team president--but more details are coming out
Earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers basketball icon Magic Johnson abruptly quit his job as president of basketball operations for his beloved … [Read more...]
The Los Angeles Lakers Reveal a Toxic Culture–Again–With Their Latest Astounding Blunder
It's a lesson in what not to do as a leadership team.
In their heyday, the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and their myriad star players were known as "Showtime." It's show time once again in L.A., but not in a good way. The Lakers just … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson Just Admitted the 3 Real Reasons Why He Left the Lakers (It’s Toxic Culture Overload)
The former Lakers President didn't hold back in detailing the acidic environment he left behind.
Magic Johnson has been surrounded in rumors on why he recently left his post as Los Angeles Lakers president (and why he did so in an abrupt surprise announcement). … [Read more...]
In Shameful Apology Email to Customer, Wendy’s Manager Blames Drug Addicts and ‘Little-to-no Talent Pool’ for Team’s Bad Service
Actually, honestly is not always the best policy.
We've all experienced poor customer service. My wife and I lament all the time that customer service seems to be declining fast everywhere we turn--but somehow not … [Read more...]
5 Ways You’re Contributing to a Toxic Culture Without Realizing It
Even the best of us can contribute to a worsening of culture (but we don't have to).
Toxic cultures have had a high profile of late, whether it's the Dallas Mavericks or the Los Angeles Lakers. Given this, it's easy to fall into a "I'm glad it's them … [Read more...]
The Most Self-Aware Leaders Don’t Lose Sight of These 5 Things
Self-awareness doesn't happen solo--sometime leaders need help. Here it is.
Leaders that can come to grips with their own blind spots and tune into toxic, unspoken rules are skilled leaders indeed. Both of these things fit into the … [Read more...]
