Rising Above a Toxic Workplace by Gary Chapman, Paul White and Harold Myra

Rising Above a Toxic Workplace

Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

You’re Not Imagining It

A difficult work environment doesn’t just make your job harder — it wears you down. If you’re dealing with a demanding boss, a dysfunctional team, or a culture that’s left you exhausted, you’re not alone, and you’re not without options.

This book gathers real stories from people who’ve navigated genuinely difficult workplaces — how they coped, what they changed, and what they wish they’d known sooner — paired with honest, practical guidance for finding your own way forward.

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What You’ll Learn

Inside the Book

Understand toxic behavior

Learn to recognize the patterns early, before they take a deeper toll.

Cope with difficult leaders

Understand the traits behind difficult leaders and why their impact runs so deep.

Protect your own wellbeing

Get practical guidance for staying grounded, and honest counsel on when it is time to make a change.

Included in the Book

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Workplace toxicity doesn’t fix itself. Without real action, broken trust spreads, morale falls, and good people leave.

About the Authors

Dr. Gary Chapman, PhD

Dr. Gary Chapman, PhD

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, translated into dozens of languages, and travels the world speaking on relationships.

Dr. Paul White, PhD

Dr. Paul White, PhD

A psychologist, speaker, and consultant whose passion is ‘making work relationships work.’ For over 20 years, he has helped businesses, schools, government agencies, and nonprofits build positive cultures.

Harold Myra

Harold Myra

Has written more than two dozen fiction and nonfiction books, including The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. During his thirty-two years as CEO of a magazine publishing company, he grew the organization from one magazine to thirteen.

Team & Group Training

What’s Included in the Toxic Workplace Prevention & Repair Kit

A practical, leader-ready toolkit to diagnose, discuss, and repair workplace culture — designed for teams and trainers.

The Toxic Workplace Prevention and Repair Kit

The Toolkit Includes:

  • Short, focused video lessons addressing the root causes of workplace toxicity
  • Real-life examples and proven action steps to guide healthy conversations
  • Downloadable discussion guides for leadership teams, managers, and staff

This kit was created to make leading conversations about trust, accountability, and respect easier. It’s one of our most practical employee well-being programs — helping teams who want to heal, not just cover up problems.

A Better Workplace Is Possible

You don’t have to navigate this alone.