About this episode

This episode explores the toxic rockstar phenomenon in the workplace and its impact on team dynamics.

Welcome to the 309th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I'm exploring the "toxic rockstar" phenomenon—that top performer who consistently exceeds targets, is brilliant at getting results, but undermines colleagues, dismisses feedback, and creates a toxic work environment.

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Host: Leyla Okhai

Topics covered

• toxic rockstar
• work environment
• performance management
• feedback
• team dynamics

Keywords

• toxic rockstar
• workplace culture
• performance
• feedback
• teamwork

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Books & works: Diverse Minds podcast

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