When Minda Harts was 35 and working as a fund-raiser, she was feeling increasingly frustrated. Her manager viewed her as a “utility player” who could be “put anywhere” and still get the job done. And a recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association reported that about one-in-five workers say they work in a toxic workplace. Ms. Harts considered quitting, she said, but realized that wasn’t the optimal solution. Years later, when Ms. Harts finally did decide to leave, she used her new skills to start her own company.

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Persons: Minda Harts, ”, “, Harts Organizations: Pew Research Center, American Psychological Association