Bullies and harassers groom (consciously or unconsciously)
Why is that a game changer?
Because knowledge is power, if you know the multiple ways in which they groom and how to respond appropriately, you’ll join the ranks of those who never get bullied or harassed at work or anywhere else!
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No one thinks well when angry
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Warnings are critical
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Respect should never be optional
A union member complained to me that their manager was always short with them when they asked a question. Considering that part of their job entailed asking this manager questions, it was becoming a big irritant. I suggested using: “I have asked you a perfectly reasonable question, to which I should be entitled to a…
Deconstructing Weinstein via Melissa Thompson & Zelda Perkins
How to use what we’ve learnt about Weinstein to stop all sexual harassment at work.