I believe the best way to deal with toxic people is to not deal with them at all; to avoid them. In some cases it may not be an option, but more often than not, it is. This is why I encourage you to really think about the options you truly have with every toxic person in your...
Add to that high-pressure environment office drama, poor leadership, and selfish individuals and you have a recipe for toxic work culture. Here, several firm leaders share their advice for resisting-and reversing-a negative corporate environment.JEFF LINK...
When you hear the word "toxic," you might think of hazardous waste or a substance that could make you physically ill. But in the workplace, toxic environments can also be detrimental to your health. Getty Images Toxic work environments are common in the United States. In fact, 22% of...
as a manager should be to avoid hiring toxic people in the first place, but once they’re on your team, it can be hard to get rid of them. “Oftentimes the behavior doesn’t run against anything legal so you can’t fire them if others in the organization don’t agree that a line...
If the toxic person is a family member, it's a little bit different again. To cut a toxic family member out of your life, you must: Recognize it is abusive. Stop hoping that they will change. Get support from a friend or expert. ...
Do you suspect you may be in a toxic relationship? We asked two psychologists to delve into the red flags you need to look out for and how to leave a toxic relationship when those troublesome signs appear. Plus, we provide tips on how to heal after getti
Weddings are a major milestone that change or reinforce social status; as such, people seek perfection to ridiculous extremes. Minute details are fussed over to the exclusion of what should really matter: the love that brought everyone together in the first place....
when and where you have to put up with toxic people and when you don’t. For example, even if you work with someone closely on a project team, that doesn’t mean that you need to have the same level of one-on-one interaction with this person that you have with other team members....
A toxic mother or father can foster a harmful home atmosphere, adversely affecting a child’s self-perception and understanding of interpersonal relationships. To deal with a toxic mother or father, recognize their harmful behaviors, maintain firm boundaries, stop seeking their approval, avoid argument...
told they should “downplay their abilities or achievements; modify their tone to not appear too strident, aggressive, or emotional; avoid confrontation; attend to the needs of the males in the group first; be less or more sexy in dress and appearance; have or not have a family or ...