Navigating a Toxic Work Culture with Pete Havel

Pete Havel (BA '92) has served as a lobbyist and political strategist for some of America’s leading business advocacy associations, including his time as the Southwest and South Central Regional Director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Pete thought he knew a thing or two about toxic environments, as he had spent most of his career in politics and lobbying. But then he made a wrong turn into a toxic professional environment with a poisoned culture and bad leadership that changed his career path, his life and his future forever. He's not only survived it, but he’s written a book, "The Arsonist in the Office," about the experience and what executives, company owners, managers, and average employees need to know about toxic cultures and bad behavior. Want to sharpen your leadership focus, learn how to take on tough issues, and how to avoid wildfires breaking out around you? You’ll be guaranteed to laugh and learn, as Pete provides tips on how to 'fireproof' your world against the arsonists.