These are notes from the inside — of leadership, of change, of staying whole in the face of systems that often ask us not to be. The Olive Pages is where care and clarity meet, one reflection at a time.
The Olive Pages
Fieldnotes on care, clarity and staying whole.
When Leadership Harms: The Deadly Cost of Toxic Culture in Humanitarian Work
Toxic leadership in humanitarian organizations is not just a personality flaw—it’s a safeguarding crisis. When we protect harm in power, we betray people and purpose. This post explores how toxic culture is created, why it persists, and what it’s costing us.
“Toxic leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum. At some point, someone trained, rewarded, or promoted it.”