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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

Virginia Focus - Escaping Toxic Workplaces

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From control freak micromanagers to dishonest manipulators, toxic people exist in every industry and sometimes they get promoted into positions managing other people. Surveys show 87% of people have had at least one toxic boss during their career. Workplace and Organizational Psychologist Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett has written the book "I Wish I'd Quit Sooner" with tips for ways to deal, and it includes practical steps with options. 

From control freak micromanagers to dishonest manipulators, toxic people exist in every industry and sometimes they get promoted into positions managing other people. Surveys show 87% of people have had at least one toxic boss during their career. Workplace and Organizational Psychologist Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett has written the book "I Wish I'd Quit Sooner" with tips for ways to deal, and it includes practical steps with options.

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From control freak micromanagers to dishonest manipulators, toxic people exist in every industry and sometimes they get promoted into positions managing other people. Surveys show 87% of people have had at least one toxic boss during their career....

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