That in-game trinket comes with just one crazy caveat: Players who open their Frostvirus gift and receive that “Highly Toxic Lump of Coal” are henceforth banned from playing Dota 2.

This isn't always toxic for the team, but it can strain relationships with other fans on the couch. Detox Suggestion: If you're someone who is always loud and uncouth, that's fine. Keep doing that.

The rest of the team, except for her best friend, is deeply affected by her behavior. They find her presence toxic and have expressed a wish that she would leave the organization.

If you're part of a dysfunctional team, working remotely can be a recipe for disaster, but it doesn't have to be. Don't waste this valuable opportunity to hit the reset button with a difficult team.

To be clear, toxic success can sometimes offer short-term gains for a company but generally has long-term negative effects. Individuals driven by toxic success can help drive a team forward.

The toxic naysayer. The person who seems to enjoy raining on everyone's parade. The one who never has met an idea he liked. The type who seems to savor spewing out a dozen reasons why the team's ...

The toxic naysayer. The person who seems to enjoy raining on everyone's parade. The one who never has met an idea he liked. The type who seems to savor spewing out a dozen reasons why the team's ...