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What does it mean?
Even bad people can ruin good things or relationships.
In plain terms
A bad person can spoil something good.
What can you take from it?
Protect good things from bad actors.

Where it applies

  • managing a team
  • dealing with gossip
  • community life

Putting it to work

  • vet partners
  • set standards
  • isolate toxicity

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot bad actors?
  • When is damage irreversible?

Another view

Good things sometimes survive bad actors.

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