What happens when we've got someone in the organization who’s just simply a bad apple? What's the cost of waiting to address that problem?

It's a tried and true case of the "toxic employee" — and nearly every startup deals with it sooner or later.

What's a toxic employee?

A toxic employee is someone in the organization who absolutely loves to trash the organization, or in some cases just cause nonstop drama.

They can't wait to get into any situation where they can tell anyone willing to listen what a bunch of idiots run the company while insisting that their solution (if they have one) is clearly the answer.

They get their validation from stirring up problems, not solving them.

What's the cost of doing nothing?

The cost of doing nothing ...