Tag: Psychological safety

In a 2006 study, researchers found that introducing just one bad apple into a group could decrease team performance by up to 40%. The adage, which dates back centuries, suggests that a single toxic element can ruin an entire collective, but is this just an old wives' tale or is there real science and sociology to back it up?

According to a 2023 LinkedIn poll, many professionals feel that mandatory icebreakers can lead to more anxiety than connection, especially when poorly executed. So, are too many icebreakers bad for you and your team's mental health and productivity? The answer is a nuanced 'yes'.