Curative Culture

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Stepping Away From a Toxic Workplace

Douglas K Shaw

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English

Cedar River Media
03 February 2026

Management & management techniques; Personnel & human resources management; Non-profitmaking organisations; Advice on careers & achieving success

Everybody knows what the phrase ""toxic workplace"" means. Nearly all of us have experienced the pain, frustration, and humiliation it carries. Author Douglas K. Shaw asks the question, ""Why isn't there a one-word antonym for ""toxic?"" He decides to name, define and apply a one-word antonym for a ""toxic"" workplace culture in this hopeful book of wisdom, values, and humanity-filled stories.

Having grown up in the natural beauty of Washington State, Shaw draws parallels between the healing attributes of nature and the core values that define a workplace where both leaders and followers can recover from the scars left by the ""the brambles of toxicity.""

In a curative culture, coworkers live in relation to Imago Dei, the image of God. As such, every co-worker is seen as having high value, first, as a human being, and then as a productive member of a work community. This perspective suggests that leaders and aspiring leaders, must answer the question, ""Do I really want my employees to succeed... even coworkers that I do not like?""

Coworkers bring their own questions about their colleagues too:

""Do I trust them and their intentions?

""Do I respect them?""

""Are they safe?""

By: Douglas K Shaw
Imprint: Cedar River Media
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9798998678820
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 03 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Douglas K. Shaw has been the Chairman/CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates, a leading direct response fundraising firm, for 31 years. During his 45-year career, he has consulted with hundreds of high-impact leaders and companies. His firm raises hundreds of millions of dollars annually for nonprofit organizations and ministries that change the lives of men, women, and children. Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Simpson University and a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Fuller Seminary. He is the author of three other books: The Rules of Fundraising, More Rules of Fundraising, and The Six Essentials of Rapidly Growing Nonprofits. Doug resides in his home state of Washington, where he and his wife Kathryn enjoy entertaining family and friends while exploring the wonders of creation.

Reviews for Curative Culture: Stepping Away From a Toxic Workplace

""A great read that challenged me."" John R. Frank ""Doug Shaw shares his personal experience in creating a servant leadership culture in his new book, Curative Culture-Stepping Away From A Toxic Workplace, by demonstrating the importance of trust, respect, integrity, and excellence. He provides compelling stories showing how focusing on these characteristics can lead to a winning work and team environment where everyone thrives, wants to contribute, and has gratitude for each other, rather than the toxic, dysfunctional, self-focused, and get-ahead-at-all-costs cultures so prevalent today."" Larry O'Donnell III, Former President & COO of Waste Management ""Curative Culture: Stepping Away from a Toxic Workplace is that rare combination of a book that is simultaneously down-to-earth, inspirational, and profound in its implications. Douglas K. Shaw brings a lifetime of experiences to bear in demonstrating how to grow organizations that are both caring and successful. Well-grounded in servant-leadership, Curative Culture provides a pathway for creating workplaces that are truly communities of excellence, generosity, integrity, and more. This is an outstanding book, and one that can make a significant difference in the lives of leaders and colleagues in both for-profit and non-profit organizations alike."" Larry C. Spears, author-editor and Servant-Leadership Scholar, Gonzaga University (Spokane). ""Many work cultures today are steeped in the toxic cauldron of individualism and patriarchy, resulting in low workplace morale and satisfaction. The author provides us with the antidote-a curative work culture where people are valued for who they are as well as what they do. He shares a compelling story in which he interweaves his love of nature with his experiences over 30 years as the CEO of his own direct response fundraising firm. This is a must-read that informs business leaders that creating an environment that promotes trust, respect, and safety is actually good for the bottom line."" Jeffrey L. Santee, Ph.D., DCEP, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and co-founder of a multidisciplinary mental health clinic