How To Overcome Toxic Behaviors In The Workplace
"There's been a quantum leap technologically in our age, but unless there's another quantum leap in human relations, unless we learn to live in a new way towards one another, there will be a catastrophe." Albert Einstein
Recent studies have shown that behavior is much a factor as technical abilities. It’s not easy to bring together different personalities to a well-functioning organization, so the best way to manage employees is to identify and rectify toxic behaviors sooner than later.
I have worked with a good share of different people in my career, and I have to tell you that I have been fortunate to have worked with great colleagues. Some that I currently have significant relationships with, however on the other side of that same coin I have encountered difficult personalities that have been bad experiences. The good thing about having to deal with difficult, toxic individuals is the lesson learned.
As the observer and the affected employee, below I will share with you how to identify and deal with toxic employees and or colleagues.
Is your organization affected? Take a look at the most common toxic behaviors:
- Aggressiveness
- Resistance to change
- Rudeness
- Passive aggressive
Having an employee with any of the above characteristics can affect your organizations' morale, quality, and the bottom line.
Ways to overcome a potential problem:
- Detect a problem early
- Create workshops and coaching sessions about toxic behaviors, have a plan
- If problems persist, evaluate, confront and eliminate the toxic individual
In summary, it’s imperative to identify toxic behavior before it ruins your organization. Don’t be afraid to make corrections early. For a Career Coaching session contact me today.
Until next week,
Coach Barb
Certified Career Coach
How do you handle toxic behavior in your organization?
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