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 – and how to spot areas for improvement.

Topics Mentioned: 

• 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.  However, a toxic environment is even more than generalized dysfunction – it is harmful. Michele (1:11) 

   

• 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.  Michele (3:31) 

   

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

   

• Just because your environment is toxic now doesn’t mean it must stay that way. And just because it is safe doesn’t mean it won’t become toxic. Michele (8:15)

 

Contact Michele:

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

• Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

 

References and Resources:

• The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni