Characteristics of a Toxic Manager.
The Toxic Manager The Role of Leadership in Workplace Culture. Characteristics of a Toxic Manager. A manager’s behavior and leadership style can either create a thriving, positive work culture or lead to a toxic environment that demoralizes employees. Toxic managers exhibit specific traits that undermine trust, communication, and productivity. Some of the most common characteristics of a toxic manager include: a. Micromanagement: Constantly hovering over employees, scrutinizing every minor detail, and not trusting staff to complete tasks without close supervision. This erodes employees' autonomy and confidence. b. Manipulative behavior: Playing employees against each other, withholding important information, or making promises with no intention of fulfilling them to gain control over team members. c. Lack of empathy: A toxic manager typically has little regard for e...
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