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Leadership Development: Dealing with Toxic Staff? Why Training Is Not the Answer

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Episode • May 8, 2023 • 7m

We've all been there. You're working on a project or initiative, and you find yourself working around someone on the team. It's a pain, but it's easier than working with them. So, let’s talk about dealing with toxic staff today.

Do they need training? Maybe. Training can help create cross-functional relationships needed to get work done. It can help motivate staff to contribute in new ways. It can build the skills and confidence needed to be effective, but it won't fix a toxic team member. 

What do I mean by that? Let's explore it together on today's episode of Learning for Good.

▶️ Dealing with toxic staff? Why training is not the answer

 

▶️ Key Points:

02:04 The big problem of having toxic staff on your team

03:43 The importance of performance combined with trust

05:03 The team members you want to invest in

 

Resources from this episode:

Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective:  https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.

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