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November 15, 2023
Psychologists have finally figured out why your toxic colleagues climb to the top at work
Summary
Toxic colleagues succeed at work due to their social skills, disguising their low honesty and modesty, according to a University of Bonn study. This "toxic career model" benefits from focusing on themselves and deceiving others. The study recommends managers focus on team performance and separate good impressions from job performance to mitigate toxic career climbs.
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