Bullying in the workplace is still a hot topic when I facilitate “Kicking Conflict to the Curb to Get the Respect YOU Deserve” small group training or phone coaching sessions. #Bullyingintheworkplace #Websterdefinitionofbullying #Favoritequote Webster’s definition is a good beginning when we discuss bullying in the workplace. Let’s go deeper. Bullying also happens when the bully is… [Continue reading]
Do Your Leaders Know How to Stop Bullies at Work?
Do you hear the following comments? There are no bullies in our department Women have to learn how to play with the “boys” People are too sensitive these days These are all red flags that need to be taken seriously. Just because you don’t hear colleagues or employees complain about bullies, doesn’t mean that bullies… [Continue reading]
My Favorite Quote on Sarcasm
This quote is great for those of us who use sarcasm with those who understand our sense of humor. #favoritequoteonsarcasm #oscarelevant #favoritequotes Oscar Levant’s quote conveys different messages to us. The first time I saw it, I started to laugh. It was funny to me. Other’s have taken the quote personally and think that they… [Continue reading]
Be in Charge When Bullies at Work Attack You or Others
The title is a bold one. The more research I do on bullies at work, the more convinced I am that we need to deal with these mean-spirited people. I work with some leaders who admit that they are intimidated by bullies at work and just ignore them. This occurs more than you may think. … [Continue reading]