Stop Toxic Leaders

Learn to identify the three main types of toxic leaders. Learn how to detect them, and Learn what to do about them.

Highly successful organizations sometimes hire managers or employees who become toxic.

It's just a fact of life. Here are practical ways to prevent toxicity from damaging your culture.

We want to take away any uncertainty you may have about online learning by offering you one of our most popular lessons, “Stop Toxic Leaders,” for FREE!

Here are the stakes for your organization. Workplace incivility reportedly costs an average of $14,000 per affected employee. Toxic leaders increase employee turnover, which has a major drain on revenues. If you want to sustain a culture of excellence, then you have got to stop toxic leaders.

In this course we'll:

  • Identify the three main types of toxic leaders,
  • Learn how to detect them, and
  • Learn what to do about them.

We'll discuss what to do about toxic employees, too!

So, come on! What are you waiting for? Let's get started!


“Chris helped us to double employee engagement from about 40 percent to 80 percent.”

- COLLEEN CREIGHTON, Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology

Growing as a leader means investing in yourself.

This lesson is designed for highly successful leaders who want to advance their performance and impact.

Expand your mindset. Expand your habits. Expand your results.

Your Instructor


Christopher D. Kolenda, Ph.D.
Christopher D. Kolenda, Ph.D.
Founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, Chris works with Small Business Founders and CEOs who want to lead as your best self, build a high performing team, and execute a winning strategy. Chris operates at the intersection of Leadership, Culture, and Strategy to help your business grow sustainably. You get the right support to do the right things the right way and avoid blind spots. His clients have grown by over $26 million and counting.
Chris is a West Point graduate, internationally renowned combat leader, retired Army Colonel, business leader, and author of Leadership: The Warrior’s Art -- which has sold over 50,000 copies. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, SKY News, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. His battlefield leadership has been featured in several books, including Jake Tapper's bestseller The Outpost.


So, What Qualifies Us to Help You?

We have amassed over 150 years of highly successful leadership experience in some of the most difficult and dynamic situations leaders face. Each of us has a masters degree or PhD in subjects related to Leadership, Culture, and Strategy – we bring you over 100,000 hours of research, published articles and books to produce the best and most actionable ideas that history and philosophy, social and behavioral sciences, and business management have to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for one year - across any and all devices you own.
What if I'm unhappy with this course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do you offer a Veterans discount?
Yes! Veterans get 25%. Contact us at [email protected] for the coupon code.
What if I purchase a course and decide to add coaching?
Great question! There will be options throughout your course to add coaching. Add as many sessions as you like!

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