Every organization and every church has them: toxic people. But how do you spot them? In this teaching, Carey Nieuwhof covers six subtle signs leaders miss. Carey outlines exactly what you need to do to make sure you limit the impact of toxic people in your church and shows you what you need to do to stack your team with healthy leaders.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Toxicity and its Impact (00:00:04)

Introduction to Toxic People (00:01:02)

Recognizing Toxic Behavior (00:02:51)

Metaphor of Toxicity (00:04:53)

The Leader's Role in Addressing Toxicity (00:06:49)

Obvious Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:07:50)

Subtle Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:08:55)

Reciprocity and Dominance in Relationships (00:11:05)

Seeking Attention and Hijacking Conversations (00:13:27)

Early Engagement and Frequent Communication (00:14:30)

The signs of toxic behavior (00:16:20)

Types of people: Wise, foolish, and evil (00:19:12)

Dealing with foolish behavior (00:23:19)

Handling evil people (00:25:33)

Stacking the organization with wise people (00:27:36)

Creating a healthy culture (00:28:47)

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