Tag Archives: Workplace Bullying

Posted on 2012/03/30 by

Employees and employers will say crazy things at times; maintain your cool.

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Don’t Retaliate

Posted on 2012/03/17 by

Don’t get worked up if one of your employees goes to someone else about problems they are experiencing or concerns they have. If your employee seeks the counsel of another person, there’s a reason why. Do not reinforce the employee’s … Continue reading →

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Enabling A Supervisor To Overcome Petty Behavior

Posted on 2012/03/04 by

Supervisors, like parents, are not infallible. They have weaknesses and insecurities that can affect their judgment and leadership, just as parents do. Some supervisors abuse the control granted by their positions to compensate for their sense of inadequacy, leading to … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2012/02/14 by

If you no longer want to be the victim, stop acting the victim. If you’re repeatedly “victimized,” evaluate your actions and look inwards. It could be your behavior – or your misperceptions – contributing to your situation.

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Discourage Bullies Without Physical Retaliation

Posted on 2012/02/13 by

Sometimes bullies can be discouraged through means other than violence, such as by acting and sounding intimidating. For example, a voice can be applied to control some situations. This was illustrated in a recent episode of CSI, “The List.” In … Continue reading →

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“Who’s Training Who?” – Management Edition

Posted on 2011/11/21 by

Who’s training who? Questions are a constructive tool for employee and service provider development. It requires an upfront investment that produces long term results. Questions can be used to guide employees through a cognitive process, enabling them to understand how … Continue reading →

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Being A Habitual Jerk Can Stunt Growth

Posted on 2011/07/22 by

Often, it’s apparent to others that people who act like jerks – acting as though they are seriously inconvenienced – in response to work requests are not maintaining a healthy perspective on their work-role’s place in their life. Instead, these … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2011/07/01 by

The difference between coincidental and deliberate is a pattern.

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Confidence Is Necessary – Learn to Fake It

Posted on 2011/05/03 by

Success requires confidence. If you lack confidence, take acting courses to disguise it or join speech clubs such as Toastmasters to overcome it.

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If You’re Blowing The Whistle, Try To Remain Anonymous

Posted on 2011/02/26 by

Whistleblowers are rarely rewarded for their action, even if it results in circumventing significant fraud. As such, if you plan to blow the whistle, try to do so anonymously. Don’t expect any person to protect your identity – even if … Continue reading →

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Acknowledge Your Power

Posted on 2011/01/14 by

If you’re having trouble with a peer or colleague at work, it’s not the end of the world. In fact, depending on the person’s personality, you might be able to flip things in your favor. Find an outlet by developing … Continue reading →

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Identify & Avoid Crazymakers (like your life depends on it)!

Posted on 2010/12/29 by

Crazymakers (CMs) are narcissistic people who can turn any mundane non-item into a mega-issue. They subsist on drama. Following are common traits. Nothing is ever the CM’s fault. Someone else is always the source of trouble experienced by the CM. CMs do not acknowledge … Continue reading →

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When The Good Turn Becomes Yours

Posted on 2010/11/04 by

Even if you do not believe in karma, there is some merit to the pay-it-forward type concept. Building goodwill with others means more open doors to opportunities. That goodwill can come in handy in times of need. For example, maintaining an … Continue reading →

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Beware Of The CLMs

Posted on 2010/10/31 by

Following are no-brainer CLMs (career limiting moves) that seem to be occurring with increasing frequency in a number of workplaces. -         Yelling -         Screaming at an employee -         Threatening an employee -         Physically intimidating an employee -         Throwing or slamming items … Continue reading →

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Poll: Should workplace bullying be treated as seriously as sexual harassment?

Posted on 2010/09/06 by

Poll: Should workplace bullying be treated as seriously as sexual harassment?

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