Toxic relationships —whether they involve team members, clients, or others in the workplace—can drain your energy, damage your business, and impact your mental health.

But as much as these relationships can be exhausting, it’s crucial to understand how to handle them professionally, with empathy and clear boundaries.

I’m not someone who loves drama or toxicity. I know you get that, and today, we’re going to dive into strategies to deal with these relationships in a healthy way. If you struggle with setting boundaries, this episode is for you.

Key Points Covered:

• Understand the Nature of the Relationship (00:02:45)
  • Types of Toxic Relationships:
  • Emotionally Draining Relationships (00:03:04)
  • Controlling or Manipulative Relationships (00:10:14)
  • Passive-Aggressive Relationships (00:18:59)
  • Codependent Relationships (00:18:59)
  • Abusive Relationships (00:32:17)
• Identifying the Severity (00:40:48)
• Know Yourself and Your Boundaries (00:40:48)
• The Role of Healthy Boundaries (00:45:53)
• Practical tips for Establishing Boundaries (00:48:06)
• Set Clear Consequences (00:53:21)
• Managing with Empathy and Communication (00:56:35)
• When and How to Part Ways (01:00:52)
• Self-Care and Managing Your Own Triggers (01:05:24)

Understand this—if you tolerate toxicity in your business or personal life, it will spread. It impacts team morale, your productivity, and the health of your relationships.

Managing toxic relationships professionally requires a delicate balance of empathy, grace, and firm boundaries. Whether you're dealing with a difficult team member or someone in your personal life, it's essential to address toxic behavior directly and proactively. You'll protect your well-being, improve team dynamics, and foster healthier relationships overall.

Remember—take this information, change your leadership, change your business, and change your life. See you in the next episode!

Additional Resources (01:12:25)
Episode 212 | What Toxic Culture Looks Like, And How To Avoid It
Yes, there are times that the customer is wrong. I believe that. The customer might not always be right, but the customer should ALWAYS be honored.

Episode 285 | How To Stop Toxicity As A Leader
Toxicity creates disunity, inefficiency, low productivity, gossip, backstabbing…the list goes on. What do we do about it? How do we prevent it?