Toxic workplaces: when to push through—and when to walk away

🎧 Navigating toxic work cultures: when resilience works—and when it doesn’t

Resilience is often praised as a leadership strength—but what if it’s keeping you stuck in a toxic environment? In this episode of The Authentic Leader podcast, Laurence Methot, PhD, explores the fine line between perseverance and knowing when to walk away.

Drawing from research and real-world leadership insights, we break down how to identify toxic work cultures, recognize the impact of narcissistic individuals, and develop a proactive career strategy. Whether you’re dealing with workplace toxicity or coaching others through it, this episode will help you lead with clarity and protect your long-term well-being.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

✔ The key signs of a toxic work culture—and how to tell if it’s time to leave.

✔ Why resilience isn’t always the right answer (and when to course-correct).

✔ The difference between toxic leadership and a challenging environment.

✔ How to navigate narcissistic personalities in the workplace.

✔ Why having a Plan A, B, and C is essential for career sustainability.

📍 Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Toxic Work Environments

10:21 The Dual Nature of Resilience

14:32 Taking Control in Toxic Situations

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