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Category: Bullying

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

3 Strategies for Turning the Tables On a Bully
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth

3 Strategies for Turning the Tables On a Bully

“You sure screwed up,” Wayne snarled. Marie’s stomach plummeted, as all eyes turned to her. She braced herself for what … Continue reading 3 Strategies for Turning the Tables On a Bully

If Your Supervisor/Coworker Bullies You, There’s Nothing You Can Do Because Bullying Isn’t Illegal, Right? Wrong.
Bullying, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

If Your Supervisor/Coworker Bullies You, There’s Nothing You Can Do Because Bullying Isn’t Illegal, Right? Wrong.

Can workplace bullies hide behind the fact that there’s no law against bullying? According to contemporary thought, bullying isn’t illegal … Continue reading If Your Supervisor/Coworker Bullies You, There’s Nothing You Can Do Because Bullying Isn’t Illegal, Right? Wrong.

Revenge Porn
Bullying, Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations

Revenge Porn

When “Paula” broke up with “Rob,” he vowed she’d regret ending their affair. She thought Rob meant she’d miss him. … Continue reading Revenge Porn

7 Strategies That Nuke Energy Vampires & Judgmental Critics
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

7 Strategies That Nuke Energy Vampires & Judgmental Critics

Do you regularly cross paths with energy vampire who sucks the good mood out of your workday? Someone who lets … Continue reading 7 Strategies That Nuke Energy Vampires & Judgmental Critics

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