Personal Narrative: A Career In A Toxic Environment

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This article was very interesting to me because I have experienced working in a toxic environment and seen firsthand the destruction it can cause. My previous mentor demonstrated dysfunctional behavior and abuse of power. I have always worked hard to perform at my best and be a great leader, I gained new dedication after my employment in that organization. My goal is to learn as much about healthy and effective leadership and to pass along those positive lessons to the individuals I mentor.

I find this quite relevant to my career in the Human Resources field. I am responsible for the well-being of the company and the individuals in it. Dysfunctional behavior is a poison that seeps into every facet of an organization. In my experience, it is

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