Leadership roles are heavy shoes to fill. Skills and experience are part of the fit, but a great leader also carries the weight of their responsibility gracefully in ways a toxic boss can’t.
Some stumbling and falling while you look for balance is normal, and sometimes it’s easy to find shortcuts and even well-intentioned leaders end up walking all over their subordinates. Knowingly or not, they go crushing valuable talent and growth opportunities, and the results are tangible. In fact, research reveals that 57% of people quit due to toxic bosses.
There are even courses on the internet teaching people how to deal with a toxic boss. (Yup, it’s that bad!) But, coping is not to be confused with fixing. The only way to fix dysfunctional leadership is by taking steps to improve as leaders and managers.
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