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(UPDATED) How to spot a bully in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Amy Cuddy) - Part 1
Apr 9, 2024
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy discusses workplace bullying patterns and tactics, highlighting the transition from playground to office. She details the manipulation techniques used by bullies, such as gaslighting and ostracization. The episode sets the stage for part two where actionable strategies to combat workplace bullying will be explored.
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Quick takeaways
- Workplace bullying involves recruiting supporters to silence victims through stigmatization and shaming.
- Bullies target individuals with power differentials, using gaslighting and sham investigations to fully ostracize them.
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The Manipulative Tactics of Workplace Bullies
Workplace bullying is not simply about one person exerting power over another; it involves recruiting supporters using decoy threats to rally them behind a false cause. By spotlighting, stigmatizing, and shaming the target, bullies hope to silence their victims, making it impossible for them to defend themselves. The systematic progression from recruitment to silencing reveals the calculated and devastating impact of workplace bullying.
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