We trace how low-grade rudeness becomes a structural leak that drains cognitive performance, morale, and retention. We define microaggressions, map the root causes from burnout to leadership modeling, and share a practical system to rebuild safety and focus.
• defining incivility and microaggressions
• the cumulative impact and plausible deniability
• research on observers’ cognitive performance drop
• operational costs beyond turnover and engagement
• root causes stress, style clashes, cultural gaps
• leadership modeling as the critical lever
• naming behaviors and focusing on impact
• training empathy and conflict skills
• structured communication and meeting roles
• building psychological safety without comfort traps
• four quick steps to start change now
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