Have you wondered why your boss acts the way he does? This is a study of personality disorders and other behavioral problems toxic leaders commonly have.
Month: November 2017
Toxic Personalities: Disorders and Other Such Rot
As my wife and I began to experience a particularly toxic boss, we had little understanding of how someone could be incredibly malicious in one moment and act like our best friend soon after. One moment Betty was yelling at my wife and that evening she was all charm and sweetness.
Submission and the Harsh Boss: 1 Peter 2:18
In my own experience with toxic leaders, it was common to hear 1 Peter 2:18 quoted or paraphrased by those who wished to protect the authority of leaders.
Mary’s Story: Abuse in the Home & Christian Organization
Read Mary's experiences with spiritual abuse in a mission organization and her marriage. In the mission, she faced sexual harassment and the mission's cover up. In her marriage, emotional and psychological abuse, which church elders blamed on her lack of submission to her husband.
Toxic Waste Inside: Creating a Culture for Toxic Leadership
How do the church and parachurch organizations create toxic work environments? If we know the answer to that question, maybe - just maybe - we can save our witness to a watching world from the pit!
Matthew 18 & the Toxic Boss
Does Matthew 18 apply to the confrontation of an abusive boss? Some would say no. Some would say yes.