“There are some difficult people in the team,” said by leaders when onboarding someone new translates to:

  • We don’t understand the impact of toxicity on team performance and delivery.
  • We have resigned from our duties as leaders.
  • We hope things somehow still work.
  • We’d rather you be like us and try to get something done despite all this.

What it should mean to people getting onboarded:

  • Better get out if I can.