Toxic People: Page 4

Leadership

An Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon: the Right Question

The 'right question' always means the bigger, badder, better, bolder one.

Leadership

How to Change Your Poor Personal Reputation at Work

One particular executive found out that his direct reports labeled his office 'the Gates of Hell.'

Culture

How Culture Vultures Can Kill Your Company's Success

The attitude and behavior of only one person in an organization can make a huge difference -- for better or worse.

Growing a Business

9 Habits That Destroy Workplace Relationships

Bullying, lying, procrastinating... just don't do these things on the job.

Living

Set Yourself Free -- Let Go of the Dead Weight In Your Life

Taking time to separate the good from the toxic people and habits in your life will help launch you to where you want to be.

Growing a Business

8 Ways to Not Only Survive But Prosper Around Negative People

Negativity will happen especially in times of stress. Use these tactics to turn those frowns upside down.

Growing a Business

Why You Need to Avoid Hiring That Potentially Toxic Rockstar

That 'perfect' candidate may be a disaster. Five strategies for screening him (or her) out.

Resumes & Interviewing

This Is What You Get When You Ignore 'Quality Of Hire'

On average, a new hire costs a company $4,000. The cost is far higher when the employee doesn't work out.

Resumes & Interviewing

Study: Dodging a Toxic Hire Is Better for Business Than Onboarding a Superstar

Companies who avoid hiring these problem employees end up saving thousands of dollars, according to the paper's authors.

Leadership

4 Signs of a Terrible, Toxic Boss

Ever gone to your boss with a 'great idea,' only to have him or her toss off an 'I'll think about it' and completely ignore you?

Resumes & Interviewing

To Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee, Look for These 6 Qualities (Infographic)

A toxic hire can cost a company time and money, so finding workers with these characteristics is vital.

Living

7 Ways to Have a Pleasant Conversation With a Negative Person

People with valid complaints deserve to be heard but chronic complainers need to either lighten up or shut up

Employee Experience & Recruiting

10 Toxic People You Should Avoid in the Office

Here are 10 types of toxic drainers you should stay away from at all costs so that you don't become one yourself.

Resumes & Interviewing

6 Reasons Why You Must Resist the Temptation to Hire a Brilliant Jerk

Nobody is ever so good at what they do that you can overlook them undermining the team.

Collaboration

How I Kept My Dignity and My Job When Our Billionaire CEO Screamed at Me

Appeasing egomaniacs is no way to earn a living but quitting in protest has its drawbacks, too.