A Message to Leaders Who Tolerate Toxic Behaviour:

Let’s not pretend we don’t see what’s really happening.

The more you protect toxic people, the more you reveal what you’re afraid to address. Hiding behind the excuse of “keeping the peace” isn’t helping anyone—it’s just making things worse.

And let’s be honest, it’s the reason your best people are leaving.

Sure, it might feel easier to keep that gossipy, backstabbing “office expert” around—the one who takes over tasks no one wants to do—or the person hitting the numbers but tearing down team morale along the way.

But at what cost? Is it worth losing your team’s trust, their motivation, and the respect they have for you as a leader?

It’s time to face the truth: A healthy workplace doesn’t just happen. It requires leaders to make tough decisions.

Stand up for your team. Uphold your values. Address the toxic behaviour you know is there.

That’s what true leadership looks like.

Stop ignoring. Start leading.

P.S. Do you agree that tolerating toxic behaviour destroys the best in us?

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