Is Your Workplace Toxic?

Published: Dec. 4, 2022, 11 a.m.

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213: Is Your Workplace Toxic?

with Michele Williams

Do you know how to define a toxic workplace? Are you the one bringing the discord into the office or is someone else? Maybe you are looking for a job and want to know what to steer clear from. Today, we are going to talk about what makes a workplace feel yuk \\u2013 and how to spot areas for improvement.

Topics Mentioned:\\xa0

  • Bullying

  • Belittling

  • Anxiety

  • Fear

Key Thoughts:

  • It is possible for even the healthiest of companies to have some dysfunction, just like any family or group of people.\\xa0 However, a toxic environment is even more than generalized dysfunction \\u2013 it is harmful. Michele (1:11)\\xa0

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  • Toxic work environments can be created by the owners and managers or by the employees. What is most important is that these attitudes and actions are recognized and stopped immediately.\\xa0\\xa0Michele (3:31)\\xa0

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  • Creating a company that others want to be a part of takes intention. That is what we focus on so much on this podcast \\u2013 profitability by intention. Michele (6:34)\\xa0

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  • Just because your environment is toxic now doesn\\u2019t mean it must stay that way. And just because it is safe doesn\\u2019t mean it won\\u2019t become toxic. Michele (8:15)

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