Got Bullies? Here’s How to Deal with Them

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There have been some great articles written about office bullies and even a book about it. And every company has one, you probably have one, and you may or may not even know about it. And bullies don’t come in one shape, sex or size; they’re all over the board. At VerticalResponse, we’ve had bullies range from tiny women to burly dudes who’ve waved their bully wands like an iron fist, and trust me, it’s no fun for anyone.

And bullies don’t always bully down the organization, sometimes they have so much power australia whatsapp number database that they can bully you too. Perhaps you think they hold some kind of “key” to your business and if they were gone your company wouldn’t survive. That may be partially true depending on your business, but more often than not you’d be surprised how other people step in and step up to fill shoes you thought were irreplaceable.

What Type of Bully Do You Have?

The Actor

This person isn’t always a bully, perhaps they’re only a bully behind the boss’s back, and when you’re in the room they’re sweet as pie. How do you combat this bully if they’re fake to your face? You need to have relationships with your team at every level so no one is afraid to tell you the cold hard truth. Then you need to confront your bully and tell them you’re very aware of their misbehavior. If it doesn’t get corrected they need to go, as it’s not worth losing great employees.