Ten Tips to Create a Toxic Culture

Originally a lighting talk, this anti-talk covers all the basics of how to create a toxic culture in your organization.

Further reading:

- http://www.innermedpublishing.com/toxic%20workplace.html
- http://wallstcheatsheet.com/personal-finance/3-signs-you-work-in-a-toxic-company-culture.html/?a=viewall
- http://jasonevanish.com/2011/05/18/why-unlimited-vacation-is-a-bad-idea-for-startups/
- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/7-signs-youre-working-in-a-toxic-office/

Transcript

1. TEN TIPS to create a TOXIC CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. DISCOURAGE SALARY DISCUSSIONS
3. HAVE ABSTRACT VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
4. CREATE SCAPEGOATS
5. ONLY HIRE CRONIES
6. PLAY FAVORITES
7. OFFER UNLIMITED VACATION
8. DESTROY WORK-LIFE BALANCE
9. ELIMINATE LOYALTY
10. TREAT HUMANS AS DATA POINTS
11. MAKE FAKE PROMISES
12. THANK YOU! @sethvargo . . . . . . . . . . . .