Toxic Workplace!: Managing Toxic Personalities and Their Systems of Power Hardcover – Illustrated, April 20, 2009

I had to read this book for a class and I have to say I'm glad I picked it. It is an essential guide for anyone looking to go into management or is already in management. It's a super easy read and useful in the workplace. I def recommend this book to anyone who is dealing with a toxic person at work or just to prepare yourself for the possibility of working with someone toxic.

good info for average employee

Not only is this book well written, but it is based on real research - not just an opinion survey. The authors do a great job describing what you can do from different perspectives. You might not be able to change your whole organization, but you can avoid common misnomers and at least handle any situation more informed than using trial-and-error that could cost you emotional energy and wasted time.

This eye-catching cover contains a book full of well-researched facts and info about toxic personalities in the workplace, how much they negatively impact the bottom line, and what to do about it. These learnings can be applied to just about any organization, of any size and stripe. Highly recommended.

The contents of this book provided me with a great understanding into the behaviours of my team that I couldn't find elsewhere, and why the team wouldn't deal with the toxic personalities that existed. It also highlighted some of the hidden effects on other individuals. I have now started the process of turning the team around and dealing with the specific problem individuals.It is worth reading if you have trouble personalities in your work place and I have shared it with a number of other managers in my workplace.

This book outlines a study exploring toxic employees. It is well-written, easy to read, and offers practical advice for how to deal with the toxic employees on a systemic level. Highly recommended for anyone managing teams or leading an organization.

It is written in consultant speak - and is excessively repetitive. Don't try and read it cover to cover - it seems to be designed for the skim read. An interesting read that draws on good management practices. No silver bullets (unfortunately).

This topic is limitless in application as toxic culture penetrates all ranks in all industries. Not easy to understand it but worth to learn it deeper as we go in our career path.