
The Compass
Reflections, strategies, and real leadership insights to help you navigate change, challenge, and growth.

Why Protecting a Toxic Performer Is the Fastest Way to Erode Your Culture
Every leader has encountered that person.
They hit every target, dominate client meetings, bring in new business, and consistently “deliver results.” On the surface, they’re a dream hire. But look more closely, and you’ll see the signs: junior staffers avoiding eye contact, nervous laughter in meetings, high turnover in their team, and a growing sense of emotional tension that no KPI dashboard can measure.

In leadership, it’s not just about what you say. it’s about what you do after you say it. Follow-through is the difference between a leader who inspires trust and one who loses it.
In leadership, it’s not just about what you say. it’s about what you do after you say it. Follow-through is the difference between a leader who inspires trust and one who loses it.
In the end, follow-through is about integrity. It’s about being the kind of leader who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. When leaders follow through on their commitments, they create a culture of trust, accountability, and reliability—qualities that every strong leader should strive for.