HBR IdeaCast

Gaslighting at Work—and What to Do About It

Dec 14, 2021

Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, sheds light on the pervasive issue of gaslighting in the workplace. She discusses how manipulative behavior can jeopardize both employee well-being and company culture. Mallick highlights ways to recognize these toxic interactions, the importance of documentation, and strategies for confronting gaslighting. She stresses leadership's role in creating a supportive environment and urges colleagues to take action against such harmful dynamics.

19:17

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Mita Mallick

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Gaslighting in the Workplace

10min

Addressing Workplace Gaslighting and Leadership Responsibility

3min

Confronting Gaslighting in Leadership

4min

Recognizing and Addressing Gaslighting in the Workplace

2min

Mita Mallick, head of inclusion, equity, and impact at the firm Carta, says gaslighting at the office is more common than many people realize. That's when a manager or coworker engages in behavior where one thing happens, and they try to convince the victim otherwise. Gaslighting can damage the victim’s well-being and performance as well as the company overall. She explains how to recognize the manipulative behavior, what to do about it in the moment, and how companies can respond. Mallick wrote the HBR.org article "How to Intervene When a Manager Is Gaslighting Their Employees."