Confronting Workplace Bullying: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Power

05/05/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Confronting Workplace Bullying: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Power

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Workplace bullying is more common—and more damaging—than many people realize. In this eye-opening episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards dives deep into one of the most toxic threats to organizational health: bullying on the job.Drawing insights from his book Making Work Work, Shola reveals the often-hidden signs of bullying and shares real-world stories like Whitney’s and James’ that illustrate the emotional toll this behavior takes. But it’s not just about the problem Shola offers three clear, empowering strategies to help you fight back:Recognize bullying for what it isBuild a tribe of supportive alliesDocument everything like a proWhether you’re personally affected or want to be a better advocate in your workplace, this episode delivers practical tools and hope. Shola also explores the radical act of choosing yourself over a harmful environment—and why self-compassion is a crucial part of the journey.👉 If you’re ready to create a workplace that thrives on respect and kindness, don’t miss this empowering conversation.Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview 00:47 – The Impact of Workplace Bullying 02:09 – Personal Story: Whitney's Experience 03:53 – Defining Workplace Bullying 05:05 – Strategy 1: Acknowledge Bullying 07:32 – Strategy 2: Build a Support Network 12:43 – Strategy 3: Document Everything 17:48 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement🎙️ Subscribe, rate, and share this episode to support healthier workplaces everywhere!🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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