In this episode of "Headspace for the Workplace," we welcome Kimberly Williams to delve into the high costs of tolerating a "brilliant jerk" in the workplace. Kimberly, a seasoned organizational behavior and HR management expert, will shed light on the real and often overlooked consequences of keeping toxic high-performers on the team.

Drawing from her insightful articles on the topic, Kimberly will discuss how brilliant jerks, despite their individual contributions, can stifle innovation, creativity, and overall team morale. We'll explore the financial and emotional toll they impose on organizations.

Kimberly will provide practical strategies for identifying and addressing the presence of brilliant jerks, and she will emphasize the importance of fostering a healthy work environment that values both performance and respect.

Tune in to learn from Kimberly's expertise on how to rethink the brilliant jerk paradigm and create a more supportive and productive workplace culture.

More about Kimberly Williams

Kimberly Williams is VP of People, Culture & Compliance at Walker Advertising, she has helped redefine a new HR function, where creativity, innovation, and employee empowerment are key drivers of success. She is a “big picture” change leader and problem solver with an accomplished communications background. She has served in small, mountain towns and at large, international organizations, and brings a unique perspective to the intersection of business and people.

While most at home in an environment where employee success and innovation are highly valued, she’s gained much experience cleaning up toxic workplaces and addressing leadership challenges head-on. She has fostered strong cultural environments where employees feel valued and empowered. In doing both, she has developed a reputation for designing unconventional people strategies that help organizations reach their full potential, enhance their brand, and attract top talent.

Takeaways

1. Cultivating a culture of care isn’t just about birthday parties and team-building.

2. Baby step conversations can make a big difference.

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