Culture Speak: Part Four - Combatant Culture

In this fourth episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a combatant culture, where engagement is high, but emotional intelligence is low, and every day is filled with anxiety, stress and busy-work.Key takeaways:Engagement is a two-way street between the organization and the employee.Combatant culture can be beneficial in small doses but harmful if prolonged.High engagement with low emotional intelligence can lead to toxic behaviors.Brilliant jerks can undermine team dynamics despite their skills.Combatant cultures often exhibit anxiety, stress, and burnout.Workplace culture oscillates between pleasant and combatant, leading to exhaustion.Engagement scores can be misleading if toxic behaviors are present.People often wear their busyness as a badge of honor in combatant cultures.Effective leadership requires addressing toxic behaviors promptly.Understanding your workplace culture is crucial for improvement.Chapters:00:00 Understanding Combatant Culture02:44 The Impact of Engagement and Emotional Intelligence05:45 Navigating Toxic Behaviors in the Workplace