Bully Free at Work

Your Foundational Tool Kit to Overcome Workplace Bullying in 2012

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:56:31 +0000

There are many tools and tips we can access to help us stop workplace bullying. I will suggest the following as a foundation to all of us to build upon. Over all the years, many people have found this foundation helped them to move through adversity to the ‘other side’. Enjoy reading Your Foundational Tool [...]

The 12 Steps To Making It Through Christmas If You Are Being Bullied

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:56:55 +0000

Many of you may have some holidays over the next few weeks and while you will be away from work, I realize for many of you, you may just take the time to ‘think more’ about your bullying situation at work. While we’ve been blessed with the ability to think and reason, let me give [...]

Question re Workplace Bullying: Who Decides If Someone Is Being Bullied?

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:56:23 +0000

We receive many email questions from all over the world. I thought this one was most important to address: Who decides if someone is being bullied at work? Wouldn’t a target just over-react and label the behavior as bullying? Your question is an interesting one. It has to do with the reality of the target, and the [...]

How To Manage Your Boss…Without Them Knowing It – The Essence of Influencing a Bully Boss

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:56:30 +0000

Someone once said, “What interests my boss fascinates the heck out of me!” Better said, it is in our best interest to be aware of what is important to our boss, in order to know how to co-exist. After 18 years of working with people all over the world, it occurred to [...]

10 Tips You Need to Know to Handle Workplace Bullying Rejection

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:25:00 +0000

Being picked last for the team, not being able to find a room-mate in college, being left off of a party list, not being asked your opinion while others can speak freely are just some examples of ‘rejection’ experienced by almost everyone. Being rejected repeatedly by the same person is a form of workplace bullying [...]

Handling Workplace Bullying and Stress: What Will You Do?

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:00:30 +0000

When one experiences the despair, confusion and challenge of workplace bullying, we will behave in a number of ways – some of them are conscious and some of them are unconscious. Peace comes from the ability to feel a sense of perceived control over one’s circumstances and existence. Just know it is our ability to [...]

How to Encourage Your Boss to Follow Through on Your Request in Dealing With The Bully On Your Behalf

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:15:42 +0000

You know you’re right. This is a case of Bullying Behavior. Know that the boss you go to for intervention may not have the same needs as you. The boss might be just as happy if he/she did not have to deal with this situation, and you could just “shoulder” the situation. Don’t fall for this; [...]

How to Tell If It’s Workplace Bullying Behavior: Protecting Yourself and Moving Forward

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:09:49 +0000

Here’s a scenario: Judy works for a company where Michelle is the receptionist. Michelle does not directly report to Judy, but Judy does have a higher position in the company. Michelle ignores Judy when Judy says hello when she comes to work. Michelle “forgets” to handle tasks Judy has asked her to do, and does not [...]

Workplace Bullying vs Disrespectful Behavior: What is the Difference in How To Deal With It?

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:05:11 +0000

Two of the top questions I receive are: How do I know if this is bullying or disrespectful behavior? How do I approach or confront bullying vs “difficult” behavior? Here’s the difference: Bullying is repeated, deliberate, disrespectful behavior toward another for the bully’s gratification. Workplace bullying is deliberate; not accidental. People with disrespectful behavior may or may not be deliberate; [...]

Are You Ready To Move Onto Something Better than Workplace Bullying?

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:25:46 +0000

Are you ready to let go? Another question: Are you ready to move onto something better with regard to dealing with your workplace bullying? In my book Bully Free At Work , I highlight a step-by-step plan on ‘moving through’ in Chapter 8: Handling The Bully. There still might be some ways that you are resisting [...]