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Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable

Sep 1, 2024

Amy Cuddy, a renowned social psychologist and author of "Bullies, Bystanders, and Bravehearts," discusses the unsettling phenomenon of workplace bullying. She reveals how adult bullies migrate from the playground to professional settings, utilizing psychological tactics to undermine and control their victims. Cuddy shares insights on the common patterns of bullying behavior, the impacts on mental health, and practical strategies for individuals to recognize and confront bullies effectively. Tune in for a deep dive into a pervasive issue that affects many in their careers.

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Amy Cuddy

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Understanding Workplace Bullying

8min

The Dynamics of Workplace Bullying: Triggers and Rationalizations

5min

Understanding Workplace Bullying Dynamics

7min

The Mechanics of Workplace Bullying

12min

Confronting the Hidden Truths of Workplace Bullying

4min

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of Fixable, TED's business advice call-in show, hosted by Anne Morriss and Frances Frei.

Where do bullies go when they grow up? New research shows they just move from the playground to the workplace. This week, Master Fixer and social psychologist Amy Cuddy joins Anne and Frances to walk us through the strikingly stable patterns bullies follow to undermine and ostracize their targets – patterns that are way more common than you might think.

Get part two of this conversation where Cuddy details actions you can take to stop bullies -- and other ways to fix your problems at work -- by finding Fixable wherever you get your podcasts.

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