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Toxic Workplaces, Engagement & EQ [2]



But where are the employers, managers and team leads who would take notice of these destructive waves of toxic emotions flying around and limiting productivity? More often than not the employer’s emphasis is on hitting the numbers and for good reason – the economy isn’t smiling! But can employers refocus and cater to both the numbers and the people at the same time? And what is the fate of the employee if a management fail to see the impact of a toxic work environment on productivity much less consider viable intervention mechanisms?

As it is, many organizations falter and will falter still. They may not provide the employee with a perfect work environment and some of their reasons might be legitimate.

In the light of this reality how then do you keep motivated regardless? How can being Emotionally Intelligent help to assuage the pressure resulting from facing hard times in a work place? How can extreme adverse situations be harnessed for your benefit and career progression?

Let’s start from the beginning – understanding emotions.

Emotions provide us with data about how we feel about events, people and situations around us. Emotions are so powerful that they literally influence and drive our actions.

Unlike some people erroneously imagine, being emotionally intelligent is not about being ‘Emotional’. It is about being SMART with your emotions with respect to achieving your particular intentions and goals. Little wonder it delivers much value where success in the work place is concerned and where associated complexities make this all the more imperative.

Admittedly, many people struggle with just the idea of waking up and going through an agonizing day at work. But the question is, to what degree do you give vent to your emotions and feelings of frustrations and/or discontent in the workplace? To what extent do you allow the negatives in the work environment impact upon and reflect on your work performance? To what extent do you allow these experiences impact and compound your stress levels?

So for instance, if an employee become consistently preoccupied with and is overcome with the ills within an establishment to the point where she becomes ineffective, then the following might be vital to turning the ugly tide.

Are there techniques and/or competences to deploy in minimizing the impact of a toxic environment on your work and productivity?

Look out for continuing part [3]….


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