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A Debate about Coaching Through Toxicity: Sustaining Performance Under Destructive Leadership
This research examines the critical relationship between internal coaching programs and employee performance, specifically highlighting how toxic leadership acts as a destructive barrier to success. While data suggests that peer-delivered coaching significantly boosts productivity, these benefits are notably diminished when managers engage in abusive or unpredictable behaviors. The research emphasizes that organizations often pay a "toxicity tax," where investments in staff development are undermined by a lack of psychological safety and trust. To combat this, the research advocates for…
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