The manager always knows best
A toxic manager never admits to not knowing something. On the contrary: they think they are the only one who always knows the right answer, and consider admitting ignorance a sign of weakness. But as Forbes states, this attitude creates an unhealthy atmosphere in the team, one that does not support employees' learning and development and can cause significant damage in strategic decision-making that affects the whole team.
The team leader acknowledges only one way of working
A toxic manager approves of just one working style – their own. Thus they prefer team members who are similar to them and reproach those who do things differently. A good manager should actually support diversity and even approve of colleagues and subordinates who work hard and efficiently, albeit in a different way.
No support for cooperation
Cooperation is key to the success of any team. A manager who does not serve as a role model and never asks for help does not send a good signal to the team. The problem with toxic managers is they regard any request for help as a failure, in the case of both team members and themselves.
Micromanagement
A toxic manager usually tends to micromanage other people: they follow their every step, comment on every single mistake and do not leave employees sufficient room for their work.
All are equal but some more so than others
A toxic manager is not a leader in the true sense of the word. They are not part of the team but above it. They do not provide subordinates with inspiration and understanding, only with authoritative leadership. Thus the potential of the whole team is not fully exploited. A good manager, on the other hand, leads in the positive sense of the word: they are part of the team and they support it even in the hardest of times.
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