Freedom From Toxic People at Work: How to Spot Manipulation, Set Boundaries, and Protect Your Peace (Without Losing Your Job)

If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting feeling confused, guilty, or oddly “smaller,” you’re not imagining it. Toxic dynamics don’t only happen in romantic relationships. They show up in business dealings, leadership teams, client relationships, and everyday workplace interactions—often wrapped in professionalism, charm, or “just being direct.”