For example, giving someone the silent treatment (or withholding information you know somebody critically needs) is a passive aggressive behavior.

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This resistance can range from fairly subtle, such as avoidance or passive aggressive behavior, all the way to outright defiance, hostility, and sabotage.

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Recently, I observed a company where passive-aggressive behavior is rapidly becoming embedded into the culture of the organization.

FORBES: Passive-Aggressive Behavior Will Destroy a Company's Culture

For any wondering what passive-aggressive behavior looks like, I will try and give some examples that paint a picture.

FORBES: Passive-Aggressive Behavior Will Destroy a Company's Culture

Facebook can also be a mecca for passive-aggressive behavior.

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Passive-aggressive behavior in any company is one of the most destructive cancers to a culture that ends up killing both a great company, and the self-esteem of the individuals working there.

FORBES: Passive-Aggressive Behavior Will Destroy a Company's Culture