Team Killers: What’s Killing Your Culture and What to Do About It
You don’t need a crisis to lose your team. You just need a few unchecked behaviors.
Ego. Entitlement. Silence. Small behaviors that seem harmless at first create major cracks in your culture. Most leaders miss them until it’s too late.
Why This Matters
Toxic behaviors start small but create major damage when left unchecked.
Good people leave, trust erodes, and accountability disappears.
Culture shifts quietly, and by the time you notice, it's already costing you talent, time, and results.
“Team Killers” shines a light on the subtle, toxic traits that destroy performance, break trust, and keep your team stuck in dysfunction. If your culture feels “off” but you can’t quite name it, this talk will change that.
Team Killers Keynote
Spot the traits that destroy team culture—and get rid of them for good.
In this high-energy keynote, Tim takes audiences inside the minds (and locker rooms) of real teams he’s led—showing exactly how toxic traits like ego, entitlement, silence, and unchecked negativity can erode performance.
This isn’t just a warning—it’s a roadmap. With stories that stick and tools that work, Tim helps leaders recognize what’s hurting their team and gives them practical ways to clean it up and lead with clarity.
Audience Takeaways:
- Learn the 7 toxic traits that destroy trust and momentum within teams.
- Understand how to identify and address subtle behaviors before they become cultural norms.
- Gain tools to shift from passive management to intentional leadership.
Every Talk Is Tailored
Tim doesn’t deliver canned speeches. He works with you to understand your team’s biggest challenges and priorities so the stories and lessons hit exactly where they need to.
Whether he’s speaking to a room full of corporate executives, association members, or athletic departments, Tim helps audiences recognize the subtle signs of dysfunction and walk away with real tools to lead better—starting now.
Why Hire Tim?
Want to Dive Deeper? Read the Book.
This keynote was inspired by Tim’s book Team Killers, a field guide for leaders who want to stop tolerating dysfunction and start building a culture that wins.
Team Killers: 7 Toxic Traits That Sabotage Teams in Sports and Business
Includes expanded stories, practical tools, and the real conversations leaders need to be having.
Want to give the book to your team? Bulk orders are available for events and keynotes.
Ready to Cut the Noise and Clean Up Your Culture?
Bring in Tim Neiman to speak at your next event—and give your team a bold, practical message they won’t just remember. They’ll use it.