The podcast discusses the challenges leaders face in managing subversive employees who intentionally create problems. Experts Adrian Gostick offers insights on the importance of addressing such behavior with positivity first, suggesting that leaders should attempt to understand the root causes of subversive actions. The discussion emphasizes the difference between difficult and toxic employees, with strategies suggested for both categories. By fostering an environment of gratitude and recognition, leaders can better navigate office politics and promote a more constructive workplace.
There's some reason why somebody is being subversive, and the best thing for any leader to do is to start with positivity, start with the carrot versus the stick.
There are difficult employees, and then there are toxic employees. The difficult we all have, and they can still make our lives miserable, and we have to find ways as leaders to work with them.
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