Completely true! Culture is built on what is allowed. If toxicity is allowed - it expands…
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Your Brilliant A**hole is costing you more than you think... We've all heard companies proudly declare their "no a**hole" rules, yet how many of us have witnessed toxic behavior being excused because "they're just too valuable" or "that's just how they are"? 🤷♀️ 🫣 Here's the reality: When we tolerate poor behavior from high performers, we're sending a clear message that results matter more than respect. This silent endorsement creates ripples throughout the organization: 🤨 Your best team players start questioning their value. They wonder why being collaborative and supportive matters less than being brilliant but difficult. Morale erodes. Trust diminishes. 🤐 The cultural damage compounds over time. Other employees might start mimicking the toxic behavior, believing it's the path to success. Or worse, your top talent quietly starts updating their resumes, seeking workplaces where respect isn't negotiable. 😩 The cost of keeping that "brilliant jerk" often far exceeds their contributions. Beyond the immediate impact on team dynamics, you're potentially facing increased turnover, reduced collaboration, and a deteriorating company culture that could take years to rebuild. I'm curious: How would you handle a situation where a top performer consistently displays poor behavior? Would you prioritize their individual contributions over team harmony, or draw a hard line regardless of their performance? Let's talk about it.