A high performer can generate incredible results.

But if that same person constantly disrespects the team, ignores company standards, and creates chaos behind the scenes, their numbers may be hiding a much larger cost.

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why leaders cannot allow strong performance to become an excuse for toxic behavior and why protecting company culture sometimes requires making difficult personnel decisions.

What leaders tolerate becomes part of the culture.

Even when the person breaking the rules happens to be one of the company's biggest producers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why ignoring toxic behavior sends a message to the entire organization

• How one difficult high performer can create hidden costs across the team

• Why performance standards a ...