If I choose not to leave a toxic situation, I know how to find resources.

I’m able to challenge my doubts and negative thoughts when I’m about to make an important professional decision.

Self-care can cost little to no time and/or money.

I know when it’s best to give someone an explanation and when it’s best to refrain from explaining.

I can examine and change my behavior for the better, because this is an essential part of leadership.

I can clearly state my boundaries.

I can tell when someone is temporarily engaging in negative or unhealthy behavior, but is able to change.

I can identify professional “guilt trips.”

I have an idea of what my unique coping style looks like.

Self-care is not selfish – it’s an important part of effective leadership.

I cannot control the behavior of other people.

I can create an ethical reward system.

I know at least three signs of a toxic person who will not change.

I know when a professional relationship won’t work out (or I can tell you why past professional relationships did not work out).

I can cope with a toxic work situation if I can’t leave, or have no control over the situation.

I know what to do in an emergency situation where my boundaries are crossed.

I know when it’s better to end a work relationship and when it’s better to set a boundary.

I know where my doubts and negative thoughts come from when I’m about to make an important professional decision.

I can manage my emotions around a toxic colleague.

I can ask someone to respect my boundaries when they are crossed.

I know how to prevent an unsafe work environment.

I know what makes me vulnerable to boundary crossings at work.

Toxic people are real and they ruin workplaces.

I know when it's best to give consequences for negative behavior.

I know how to motivate my team members towards positive change.

I can use my feelings to maximize positive outcomes at work.

Small wins are important in professional contexts.

I can identify at least three types of self-care that I use on a weekly basis.

If I compromise or forget my professional boundaries, I know what to do to prevent this from happening again.

I can identify at least one form of digital boundaries.

I have a basic idea of how to assess the behavior of my team members and colleagues.

I have a professional support system unique to my individual needs.

I know what violates my professional ethics and values.

I can find a locus of control for my behavior in any work situation.

I know when someone is trying to influence me through fear.

I know when someone is trying to manipulate me into making a decision I do not want to make.

I have a system for setting boundaries.

Self-care is an important part of professional responsibility and industry longevity.

I can analyze the behavior of a toxic person at work, set appropriate boundaries, and/or administer fair and ethical consequences.

I can create a reward system to motivate my team.

Rewards for my team members can cost little to no time and/or money without feeling cheap or condescending.

I can reduce the harm done if I have to be around a toxic person in a professional context.

I have self-care strategies that consistently work when I am under stress.

I know the difference between someone who is worth a conversation, and someone who’s not worth engaging with further.

Motivating others doesn’t have to be manipulative or sleazy.