123 | The Hidden Cost of Toxic Behavior at Work
Tue Jan 27 2026
You don’t suddenly lose motivation at work.
It usually happens little by little.
You feel drained.
Less engaged.
Less recognised.
In this episode of The Brilliantly Branded Podcast, María Lucia Romero speaks with Raphael H Cohen, professor and leadership expert, about toxic behaviors in organisations and how abuse of power impacts people, teams, and performance.
Professor Cohen explains how these behaviors can be recognised by their impact. Feeling diminished, de-energised, unmotivated, and not recognised. He also explains why organisations often tolerate this behavior, how some people manage to shine upward while creating damage below, and why the real cost often stays invisible.
During the conversation, he shares a free tool that allows organisations to observe engagement levels and understand how managers influence people’s desire to give their best.
👉 Access the free Employee Appreciation Score (EAS) tool here:
https://www.eazymirror.com/EAS?c=BBfriend
This episode gives words to experiences many professionals already live.
And offers a concrete way to observe what is happening inside teams.
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You don’t suddenly lose motivation at work. It usually happens little by little. You feel drained. Less engaged. Less recognised. In this episode of The Brilliantly Branded Podcast, María Lucia Romero speaks with Raphael H Cohen, professor and leadership expert, about toxic behaviors in organisations and how abuse of power impacts people, teams, and performance. Professor Cohen explains how these behaviors can be recognised by their impact. Feeling diminished, de-energised, unmotivated, and not recognised. He also explains why organisations often tolerate this behavior, how some people manage to shine upward while creating damage below, and why the real cost often stays invisible. During the conversation, he shares a free tool that allows organisations to observe engagement levels and understand how managers influence people’s desire to give their best. 👉 Access the free Employee Appreciation Score (EAS) tool here: https://www.eazymirror.com/EAS?c=BBfriend This episode gives words to experiences many professionals already live. And offers a concrete way to observe what is happening inside teams.