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Category: Bullying

Ending a passive-aggressive sniper’s game
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Ending a passive-aggressive sniper’s game

Question: When one of my coworkers comments on my projects, she prefaces her comments with “I don’t want to be … Continue reading Ending a passive-aggressive sniper’s game

Confronting Gaslighting: A True Story
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

Confronting Gaslighting: A True Story

In the end, what saved “Ella” was a friend’s love of old movies. Worried about what she heard in their … Continue reading Confronting Gaslighting: A True Story

Overcoming the Con and Losing Your Fear Baggage
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

Overcoming the Con and Losing Your Fear Baggage

Question: I made a huge mistake. I hired absolutely the wrong person, a manipulative con. He joined my company planning … Continue reading Overcoming the Con and Losing Your Fear Baggage

Betrayed by a Cut-throat Coworker; How Do I Make a Comeback?
Bullying, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth

Betrayed by a Cut-throat Coworker; How Do I Make a Comeback?

Question: Others had told me “Paula” was cutthroat, but I hadn’t believed it until I became her prey of choice. … Continue reading Betrayed by a Cut-throat Coworker; How Do I Make a Comeback?

When A Toxic Leader Destroys Your Organization: You Have 1 Chance
Bullying, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Professional growth

When A Toxic Leader Destroys Your Organization: You Have 1 Chance

Question: I left my job, one that was very important to me, and ultimately left the state, because I worked … Continue reading When A Toxic Leader Destroys Your Organization: You Have 1 Chance

5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth

5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully

Bullies watch you for tells to see if you’ll be an easy target. They hope you’ll make a mistake so … Continue reading 5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully

It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix
Accountability, Bullying, Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, National events & politics

It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix

It’s not the money driving the “great resignation” in which 4.3 million employees quit their jobs in January, followed by … Continue reading It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix

Is It Time You Acted?
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Is It Time You Acted?

Question: Last week, two employees who work for another supervisor came to me for help. Their supervisor, “Mitch,” has a … Continue reading Is It Time You Acted?

The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies
Bullying, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth

The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies

When you hear “bully,” you might think of the angry, aggressive jerks you’ve encountered. They’re the bullies that blame, demean, … Continue reading The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies

2 Funny Stories for Turning the Tables on Bullies
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

2 Funny Stories for Turning the Tables on Bullies

Exactly how to turn the tables on a bully, with two examples, including one that landed a client a promotion … Continue reading 2 Funny Stories for Turning the Tables on Bullies

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