Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die." - Plato "We may not all be equally guilty. But we are all equally responsible for building a decent and just society." - Ruby Bridges #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact  

"Nobody can be kinder than the narcissist while you react to life in their own terms." - Elizabeth Bowen "It is shocking to hear intelligent, 21st century, people say responding  to terrorists with force spawns terrorism, and appeasing them somehow tames them." - Meles Zenawi #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact Placating bullies’ needs, wants, and moods take precedence over performance and organizational health. The organization’s employees learn how to placate the abuser, often at the cost of performance, health, happiness, freedom, and functioning.

"There's strong data that, within companies, the No. 1 reason for ethical violations is the pressure to meet expectations, sometimes unrealistic expectations." - Stephen Covey #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact

If a bully is not stopped and treated with professional help, the chance of them stopping and becoming a different and healthier person is slim. Their abusive behaviors will continue throughout adulthood, affecting their lives and lives they impact. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e-jean-carroll-trial-closing-arguments-courtroom/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-s-worst-offense-mocking-disabled-reporter-poll-finds-n627736

 

"Don't give up or give in in the face of patronising ridicule, amused disdain, or being ignored." - Meryl Streep "The people who are bullying you, they're insecure about who they are, and that's why they're bullying you." - Madelaine Petsch #stepup #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #psychologicalsafetyatworkact

“As the oppressors dehumanize others and violate their rights, they themselves also become dehumanized. As the oppressed fight to  take away the oppressors’ power to dominate and suppress, they restore the oppressors' humanity, lost in the exercise of oppression.” - Paulo Freire #HealthyWorkplaces #stepup #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #psychologicalsafetyatworkact Truth be told, bullying even has a negative impact on the bully. They can suffer longterm effects if their behavior is not addressed. #leadersarentbullies