“Toxic” cultures aren’t all the same. They’re caused by different poinsons. So start there. Bad boss? Unrealistic expectations? Systemic overload?

How you answer this will determine how you respond. 

How do we define “toxic”? An environment that’s incompatible with YOUR wellbeing. 

Wellbeing consists of physical, emotional, intellectual, relational and spiritual wellbeing. 

But if you aren’t at an institution with well-documented and widespread dysfunction, if you are at a relatively normal place with its typical interpersonal human drama, then ask the questions we offer up in this episode.

Time Stamps:

The definition of toxic culture. 1:19

Shifting your beliefs and expectations. 4:29

Awareness that a job is not what is good for you is an indication of movement in your life.

A startup environment and leadership roles. 9:41

What conversation am I avoiding that will go well? 10:52

What is a projection? 12:03

Start with yourself. 15:28

The one takeaway is to start with yourself when it comes to dealing with your

Show Notes:

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