First, the good news. It is possible to turn a toxic organization around. It can become a healthy, vibrant organization. You will notice measurable greater employee engagement. See a measurable narrowing of the gap between potential and results. You will notice a reduction in sick leave and other factors that plague a toxic organization. The turnaround to a healthy, vibrant organization … Read More
In his book Toxic Emotions at Work (2003, Harvard Business School Press), the late Dr. Peter Frost wrote about emotional pain as an unavoidable consequence of doing business. He said that while the sources for the pain varies, the results are the same. According to Frost, the results of emotional pain in the workplace include: disconnecting from work, lowering of … Read More
As a leader, you sometimes find yourself knowing that something isn’t quite right. There aren’t any obvious problems. Just a sense that there is something out of alignment in your organization. Maybe performance or morale aren’t what they used to be. Conflicts are cropping up a little more frequently. Or something just feels a little off. Your experience says that … Read More
