From the course: Handling Workplace Bullying
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Are you a bully?
- All this talk about workplace bullying reminds me that we have to be aware of our own behavior too. It's easy to point the finger at others and believe that they are the only problem. I've interviewed many employees who work with bullying leaders, and here are some of the behaviors I hear about, behaviors that any one of us could be guilty of. You might be considered a workplace bully by those you work with if you get easily frustrated. Do you find yourself getting short with people who ask too many questions? Or do you get annoyed when you have to re-explain things? Take a step back and ensure you keep your tone friendly and professional. After conversations, do you ever find yourself wondering how the other person felt? Do you ever think, yikes, that might have been rude, I should apologize? If you don't, you may need a little work on your social and emotional intelligence quotient. People who yell might also be considered a bully. Yelling is unprofessional, and no matter how mad…
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