The High Cost of the Brilliant Jerk: Discussing Behavior in the Workplace with Kimberly Williams

09/07/2024 18 min Episodio 41
The High Cost of the Brilliant Jerk: Discussing Behavior in the Workplace with Kimberly Williams

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n this episode of "Headspace for the Workplace," we welcome Kimberly Williams to delve into the high costs of tolerating a "brilliant jerk" in the workplace. Kimberly, a seasoned organizational behavior and HR management expert, will shed light on the real and often overlooked consequences of keeping toxic high-performers on the team.Drawing from her insightful articles on the topic, Kimberly will discuss how brilliant jerks, despite their individual contributions, can stifle innovation, creativity, and overall team morale. We'll explore the financial and emotional toll they impose on organizations.Kimberly will provide practical strategies for identifying and addressing the presence of brilliant jerks, and she will emphasize the importance of fostering a healthy work environment that values both performance and respect. For more information on this episode go to  https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/ep41-the-high-cost-of-the-brilliant-jerk-discussing-behavior-in-the-workplace-with-kimberly-williams

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