Gary Vaynerchuk’s Post

A toxic high-performer doesn’t just ‘produce.’ They also tax everyone else. The P&L rarely shows the silent cost of disengagement, but the culture always does.

So true. I’ve experienced this first hand where a toxic person in a senior role hasn’t been tackled and it spreads through the whole company slowly but surely and ends up crippling multiple departments and within a short space of time all metrics go south

Hard truth, but so necessary.

Talent is worthless without character. Protect your culture at all costs.

What is the standard to measure a "good human being" from? Do the emotions of employees-at-large determine the target?

Sometimes the most productive move is not just removing toxicity, but publicly reinforcing the behaviors and values you do want to see.

Amen to this!

Facts. One toxic person can undo the work of ten high performers.

💡 Narcissism in leadership is the most toxic poison. Too many leaders ignore their gut because the person makes money, has contacts, or they fear confrontation. The truth? Toxic executives may look like assets today, but they always cost more tomorrow. True leaders look out for the majority. They protect their teams, their clients, and the culture that allows everyone to thrive.

We need more leaders like this. Talent without integrity is a short-term win, but culture built on trust and character is what sustains long-term.