Matt Paknis Leadership Development

Workplace bullying is also perpetrated by bosses, executives, boards, peers, and subordinates. "You can't start with imbalance and end with peace, be that in your own body, in an ecosystem or between a government and its people. What we need to strive for is not perfection, but balance." - Ani DiFranco #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct

"One goal of law - as learned in law school on the first day of contracts - is to deter bad behavior." -Marvin Ammori "Only criminals and bloodsuckers reward bad behavior." - Ted Nugent "You've got to change incentives for good behavior." - Gavin Newsom #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct Organizational culture is a collective body where individuals accept and share values, beliefs, and behaviors influencing how things get accomplished. In toxic cultures, bullying may be tolerated as part of the “way things have always been done.” Demand change!

"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence." - Peter A. Levine The first of five steps proven effective in  transcending trauma / abuse / bullying is sharing secrets and traumas with a licensed trauma informed mental health professional. #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct

"Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them." - Albert Einstein "At times, we may be powerless to prevent injustice, but we must never fail to protest it." - Elie Wiesel "Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure." - James Altucher #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct Having a reputable method for managing complaints and intervening in #bullying cases inhibits aggressive, bullying behaviors and reduces defenseless target anxiety. #LeadersArentBullies

"Turnover can be one of the most expensive problems at a company." - Shawn Achor "Employers who recognize the importance of investing in their workforce have a more productive workforce, a more efficient workforce, a more loyal workforce, less turnover, and, in the private sector, more profitable." - Valerie Jarrett #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct

Merry Christmas! Peace on Earth!  Good Will To All! "As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others." - Marianne Williamson #stepup   #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #DignityAtWorkAct Bullying prevails due to organizational tolerance. 95% of respondents in one workplace bullying study administered by UNISON, claimed bullying happens because “bullies can get away with it” and “victims are too scared to report it.” #leadersarentbullies

"Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life." - Bertolt Brecht "A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity." - Dalai Lama #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #DignityAtWorkAct