Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"A bully's/narcissist’s criticism is a confession. They accuse you of what they do, or what they ." —are Shannon L. Alder "Denial is not just a river in Egypt; it is the primary defense mechanism of the bully/narcissist." — Unknown "Pathological bullies/narcissists can never apologize. To them, an apology is an admission of weakness and total defeat." — Sam Vaknin "Blaming is the easiest way to solve a problem because it locks you in the role of the victim." — Elizabeth Gilbert #ownership #accountability #maturity #rationality #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #decency  #psycholigicalsafetyatworkact #honesty

"A democracy cannot function effectively when its constituent members believe laws are being bought and sold." - John Paul Stevens "...moneyed interests seem to enjoy an easier road to relief in this Court than ordinary citizens." - Ketanji Brown Jackson "It is a shocking thing when a judge of your high office is shown to have betrayed the truth and his / her honor..." - Florence Ellinwood Allen (First female U.S. Circuit Judge) #democracy #justice #truth #liberty #honor #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #speakout #psycholigicalsafetyatworkact #FreeSpeech

"Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." — Lord Acton "The surest way to work up a crusade in favor of some good cause is to promise people they will have a chance of maltreating someone. To be able to destroy with good conscience, to be able to behave badly and call your bad behavior 'righteous indignation' is the height of luxury, the most delicious moral treat." — Aldous Huxley #power #good #selfless #love #capitalism #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #protect #psycholigicalsafetyatworkact #community People who push others around are often driven by the need for power. It takes a conscious choice to bully and to derive pleasure in having power and control over others. #LeadersArentBullies

"Japan is a good friend and ally.  Whenever and however we can help them, we will." - Donald Trump "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty." - John F. Kennedy #friends #allies #help #support #success #liberty #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #peace #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom

"Strong people bring out the best in others. Weak people build themselves up at the expense of others." — Unknown "War grows out of the desire of the individual to gain advantage at the expense of his fellow man." — Napoleon Hill #strength #best #peace #sacrifice #humility #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #multisum #psycholigicalsafetyatworkact #teamwork

"Our team has found a way to create a great culture and environment for winning." - Tom Brady "Talent wins games, teamwork and intelligence wins championships." — Michael Jordan Let stated values, beliefs, and behaviors define and reflect an organization’s culture. Let positive behaviors and outcomes reflect the quality of the psychosocial work environment.  #winning #modeling #values #beliefs #behaviors #LeadersArentBullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #culture #psycholigicalsafetyatworkact #goodhabits