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The book, "The Toxic Leadership: Understanding, Surviving, and Thriving Beyond Destructive Leadership," serves as a vital guide for employees on navigating one of the workplace's most prevalent issues. It asserts that nearly 60% of employees have experienced working under a toxic boss, leading to profound negative impacts on professional performance, well-being, and career growth. The authors provide a working definition of toxic leadership as intentional or unintentional acts by self-serving leaders that undermine and discourage followers who seek to carry out the organizational mission. The text thoroughly examines the psychological drivers of toxic leaders, such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, and insecurity, and details the cascading consequences on employees (burnout, anxiety, turnover) and the organization (cultural degradation, lost productivity). Finally, it empowers readers with actionable strategies for psychological self-defense, setting boundaries, strategic workplace navigation, and knowing when to make a professional exit for long-term health and success.