The Underminer
Brenda Neckvatal Published on: 23/12/2025
Some employees do not challenge you to improve the decision. They challenge you to change the power dynamic.
Toxic Behavior
Brenda Neckvatal
The Manipulation You Don’t Recognize Until It’s Too Late
Brenda Neckvatal Published on: 22/12/2025
Manipulation at work rarely looks like manipulation. It does not announce itself. It does not raise its voice. It does not trip obvious alarms. It slips in quietly, dressed as cooperation, concern, or helpfulness. By the time leaders realize what is happening, the damage is already baked into the culture.
Toxic Behavior
How One Person Can Quietly Break a High-Performing Team
Brenda Neckvatal Published on: 15/12/2025
High-performing teams rarely collapse in dramatic fashion. There is no shouting match. No mass resignation. No obvious warning sign that everyone agrees to take seriously. Instead, something far more dangerous happens. The team gets quiet.
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The Employee Who Argues Everything
Brenda Neckvatal Published on: 10/12/2025
Some employees don’t just push back. They turn every conversation into a debate stage. They question every direction. They challenge every standard. They drain every ounce of energy you bring to the table. Leaders often think they are dealing with “strong personalities.” They are dealing with a pattern.
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