Toxic people in the workplace.
“The Arrogant”
Arrogance is often confused with confidence. The difference is a person’s willingness to share “useful” information and skills.
Two(2) types:
1) Fear mongers
. . . unapproachable through fear
2) Pity Leaches
. . . unapproachable through false hectic contributions
In both cases they keep others at a distance to hide their incompetence. They both take unreasonable credit for other peoples work.
Everyone in a team learns new things almost every day and shares what they learn so the team grows in strength. Able to take on new more advanced opportunities; growth.
But Arrogant people set themselves apart from the team. They hord information and opportunities. They unethically allocate team/organization resources and opportunities to stagnate their position. They spend more brain power on being unapproachable than on usefully supporting the team. Destructive Networking segregating teams and growing an Administrative Mafia.
Company resources are squandered on useless administrators. Weakly skilled people are hired intentionally, so their own positions are not threatened in the future. Instead of building themselves to be more knowledgeable.
Six Toxic Types
From: Eng. Heba El-Massallamy
oxic people come in various forms, and their behavior can have a negative impact on our well-being and relationships. While it’s important to remember that people are complex and can exhibit toxic behavior in different ways, here are six types of toxic individuals commonly observed:
1. The Manipulator: Manipulators are skilled at influencing and controlling others to serve their own interests. They may use emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, or gaslighting to make you doubt yourself and bend to their will.
2. The Criticizer: These individuals have a habit of constantly criticizing and belittling others. They may focus on your flaws, mistakes, or weaknesses, eroding your self-confidence and self-esteem.
3. The Drama Queen/King: Drama-prone people thrive on creating or escalating conflicts and drama in their relationships. They may exaggerate situations, play the victim, or seek attention by making everything about themselves.
4. The Energy Vampire: Energy vampires drain your emotional and mental energy through constant complaining, negativity, and their own unresolved personal issues. Being around them can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted and drained.
5. The Jealous Competitor: Jealous competitors are driven by envy and a need to outdo others. They are constantly comparing themselves to those around them and may engage in passive-aggressive behavior or sabotage to undermine others’ success.
6. The Boundary Violator: These individuals disregard personal boundaries, both physical and emotional. They may invade your personal space, share confidential information without permission, or disregard your feelings and needs.
Recognizing toxic behavior is essential for setting healthy boundaries and protecting your well-being. It’s important to remember that people can exhibit toxic traits occasionally without being inherently toxic themselves. However, if you find yourself consistently dealing with any of these types of toxic behavior, it may be necessary to reevaluate the relationship and consider limiting contact or seeking support.