The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. When you think of the word “toxic,” what (or who) comes to mind? Your overbearing ex, former best friend turned enemy, or that ...

Tension: Toxic behavior rarely looks toxic at first. It often hides inside everyday language—phrases that sound harmless ...

Most families have their quirks, but when certain behaviors become ingrained, they can create a toxic environment. Recognizing these toxic habits is the first step towards breaking the cycle. No ...

We all know that toxic workplaces cause harm. Burnout, exhaustion, mental health issues, physical health issues and, eventually, people leave the company in droves. Hiring/onboarding costs rise, and ...

Christine Porath was an accomplished athlete just out of a Division I college when she landed her dream job—helping a global athletic brand launch a sports academy. But the dream quickly faded. Her ...

It’s amazing how many smart, forward-thinking people subscribe to ideas and worldviews that subvert their happiness—and the well-being of their friends and families. If you cling to any of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. You know the type—the colleague whose negativity, gossip or ...