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What I learned from Toxic leaders (I Never Want to Become): You don’t need a title to be a leader But toxic leaders love theirs. Powerful infographic by George Stern (Follow him if you haven't already) I’ve worked under toxic leadership. Credit stolen. Promises broken. Fear weaponized. And when I asked the right questions - I was cut from the conversation. At times, I felt invisible - until something went wrong. Then suddenly, very visible. And here’s what I learned: 📍 Tough characters helped shape mine. 📍 You don’t have to become what you’re around. 📍 They showed me exactly who I never want to be - and that certainty became power. Instead of reacting, I chose to respond with conviction: To learn with vision. To earn with integrity. To thrive on my terms. Not just with success but with self-respect. I built an inner arsenal every professional should keep within reach when navigating demanding environments: ✅ Documentation ➛ Keep clear, neutral records. ➛ Protect your integrity. ✅ Composure ➛ Stay steady. ➛ When you don’t match their chaos, you stay in control. ✅ Credible Allies ➛ Build trusted relationships outside the chain of command. ➛ Gossip dies in truth. ✅ Clarity of Contribution ➛ Know the value you bring. ➛ They can’t erase what’s real. ✅ Exit Strategy ➛ Stay ready, not stuck. ➛ When you’re prepared to walk, fear has no grip. You may not get to choose your boss - but you do choose: your character your boundaries and your next move And when it’s your turn to lead - you won’t lead to be feared. You’ll lead to be trusted. Do you have a growth experience from toxic leadership? Share your thoughts in comments below. ▼ . . . ♻️   Repost to help someone who needs this today. 🔔 Follow me Ronnie Kinsey, MBA for more like this: 📥 Get more of my collected leadership insights here ➤ Free: https://lnkd.in/dkagD_Wp <+>

Successful people aren’t remembered for how much they say: Before you speak, pause and ask: • Is it necessary? • Is it true? • Is it kind? These aren’t soft questions. They’re strong filters. They protect your reputation, build credibility, and prevent damage you can’t take back. We are often exposed to fast replies and loud opinions. But wisdom speaks less, and listens more. In meetings, in conflict, in moments of influence - your words either build trust or break it. Choose the ones that help others breathe easier around you. Leaders aren’t remembered for how much they say. They’re remembered for how well they speak when it matters. Let your words clear the gate. Let your presence do the rest. 💬 Share your thoughts in comments below. ♻️   Repost to help others lead and work better together. 🔔 Follow me Ronnie Kinsey, MBA for more like this: 📥 Get more of my focused tools for leadership here ➤ Free: https://lnkd.in/dkagD_Wp <+>