Toxic culture is anti-democratic (Part 2) Save article Remove saved article

In last month’s column, we looked at ways local governments have been coping with the rise of toxic culture in our organizations and communities. We then explored the type of values and behaviours that are characteristic of tyrannical forms of government, specifically feudal leadership during the Dark Ages. These values include “might is right,” the supremacy of tribal allegiances, the acceptance of systemic inequities, the demonization of opposition, and an appetite for injustice.

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