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Apr 2024

28m 9s

Would You Ever Go Back to a Toxic Workpl...

Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick

About this episode

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about whether or not you should return to a toxic workplace! Is there a proper strategy to approach this kind of situation? Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!

Timestamps:

(01:19) - The Core Question: Returning to a Toxic Workplace

(04:14) - Exploring Toxic Workplaces and Personal Growth

(08:45) - The Boomerang Trend: Pros and Cons

(18:00) - Leadership's Role in Toxic Work Environments

(23:57) - Concluding Thoughts and Tips for Navigating Toxic Workplaces

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