One toxic person is all it takes to destroy a high-performing team. If you're the team leader, dealing with a toxic employee is (relatively) straightforward: Acknowledge the effect their behavior is having and hold them to a higher standard. But what if the person is your peer? First, have a candid conversation with them. Explain the effect the behavior is having on you and on the group. Next, be a role model for how you want the team to act. Make collaboration and open dialogue the standards for the group. And finally, talk to your boss. Suggest that the team hold a meeting to address challenging behaviors and conflicts. This session should not be a ruse for taking the toxic team member to task. It should be an authentic interaction in which team members discuss one another's perspectives and increase accountability around behavior.
Adapted from "4 Ways to Deal With a Toxic Coworker," by Abby Curnow-Chavez
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