242: Toxic Employees

Toxic behavior can quietly destroy a team from the inside out. This conversation dives into how to spot it early, how to address it directly, and why removing just one toxic person can completely shift a team’s energy. You’ll walk away with real strategies for creating a healthier, stronger, more productive team culture, one built on trust, not tension.   Podcast Show Notes – Episode 242  Episode Title: Toxic Employees   Key Moments 0:00 - Addressing and recognizing toxic behaviors in a team 2:44 - Gathering feedback and addressing team issues 5:07 - Positive outcomes of removing toxic individuals   Key Takeaways Ignoring feedback about a problematic team member due to personal relationships can harm company culture and leadership credibility. Identifying issues such as high turnover, low employee morale, and declining productivity can indicate that a trusted team member might be the problem. Addressing and resolving toxic behaviors, whether through coaching or termination, can significantly improve team morale and overall company performance.   Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com   https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/ Register for the Wolf Leadership Series: https://lnkd.in/gbuJKXSj YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15