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Study suggests worst employee may influence team more than best
A new study finds that the worst employee on a team might have greater influence than the best, impacting leadership dynamics.
Nov 4, 2026, 8:04 AM
By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Inc. reported on a new study indicating that within teams, the employee with the poorest performance may exert more influence than the highest-performing member.
The concept, referred to as 'leadership at scale,' highlights how negative influences can overshadow positive contributions in group settings.
This finding suggests that managing team dynamics requires attention not only to top performers but also to those who may have disproportionate negative impact.
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