Description

In this episode I discuss the three levels of toxic culture and the signs to look out for at each level. I also underline the importance of addressing toxic culture early to prevent it from becoming harmful.

Episode takeaways

• Toxic culture can be categorised into three levels: combatant culture, corrosive culture, and harmful culture.
• Combatant culture is characterised by high engagement but low emotional intelligence, leading to stress, unclear priorities, and passive-aggressive communication.
• Corrosive culture involves bullying, harassment, favoritism, and unethical behaviour, and it can cause physical and mental health issues.
• Harmful culture includes physical assault, emotional cruelty, fraud, and overt discrimination, and it requires a significant effort to turn it around.
• It is crucial to address toxic culture early to prevent it from escalating and causing long-term damage.

What kind of culture do you have right now? Take the free Five Cultures Quiz and find out: www.fiveculturesquiz.com

Timestamps

01:55 The Three Levels of Toxic Culture

06:14 Combatant Culture: Signs and Impact

13:21 Corrosive Culture: Bullying and Harassment

18:00 Harmful Culture: Physical Assault and Fraud

21:52 Importance of Assessing and Addressing Culture

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