21 Worst Traits of Toxic Managers Navigating the minefield of toxic management, we’ve gathered firsthand experiences from CEOs and founders to spotlight the worst traits they’ve encountered. From a CEO’s perspective of neglecting constructive feedback to a president’s encounter with credit-stealing, explore the candid reflections of twenty-one leaders on the damaging behaviors that define a toxic manager. Neglects Constructive Feedback Lacks Empathy Zero Self-Awareness Imposes Poor Work-Life Balance Fixated on