The “Toxic Team” Myth

Posted July 8, 2026

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The “Toxic Team” Myth: Psychological Safety, Cliques and Smarter Hiring

What if the “problem person” on your team is a symptom rather than the cause? Chartered psychologist Nicole Williams unpacks what actually drives toxic team cultures, where the line sits between a tight-knit team and a damaging clique, and how structured interviews and personality profiling help you hire better as you scale.

In this episode

  • Why psychological safety is the foundation every team needs
  • How the challenge-and-support balance makes or breaks a leader
  • The difference between a tight-knit team and a damaging clique

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