World of Bullies #4: Recognizing and Confronting Bullying Behavior in Leaders

Bullies as Leaders in OrganizationsIn this episode, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter explore the topic of bullies as leaders in organizations. They discuss the ancient personality traits that drive bullies to seek leadership positions, the impact they have on their organizations, and strategies for addressing their behavior.Recognizing and Addressing Bully Behavior in LeadersBill and Megan emphasize the importance of recognizing bully behavior in leaders and taking action to address it. They stress the need for organizations to have clear policies, set limits, and impose consequences for bullying behavior to create a healthy work environment.Questions we answer in this episode:
What ancient personality traits do bully leaders possess?
How can organizations address bully behavior in leaders?

Key Takeaways:
Bullies often seek leadership positions due to their desire to dominate and inspire loyalty.
Clear policies, setting limits, and imposing consequences are crucial for creating a healthy work environment.

Introducing New Ways for Work for LeadersBill and Megan introduce their upcoming training program, New Ways for Work for Leaders, which focuses on helping leaders manage high conflict situations and create a bully-proofed environment.This episode provides valuable insights into the complex issue of bullies as leaders in organizations. Bill and Megan's expertise and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with high conflict personalities in leadership positions.Links & Other Notes
COURSE
New Ways for Work® for Leaders: Training in July 2024 ( https://www.highconflicttraining.com/... )

BOOKS
Our New World of Adult Bullies—How to Spot Them/How to Stop Them (June 2024) By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. ( https://highconflictinstitute.com/ind... )

BULLY DYNAMICS WEBINARS
Bully Dynamics at Work ( https://www.highconflicttraining.com/... ) (October - will be 4 sessions over 4 weeks)
Bully Dynamics in Families ( https://www.highconflicttraining.com/... ) (September - will be 4 sessions over 4 weeks)
Bully Dynamics in Communities ( https://www.highconflicttraining.com/... ) (November - will be 4 sessions over 4 weeks)

ARTICLES
Bullies at Work ( https://highconflictinstitute.com/wor... )
Addressing the Bully in the Room: High Conflict Personalities in Workplace Investigations ( https://highconflictinstitute.com/hig... )
Setting Limits and Imposing Consequences in 2 1/2 Steps ( https://highconflictinstitute.com/ind... )

COACHING CURRICULUM
New Ways for Work®: Coaching Manual ( https://www.unhookedmedia.com/stock/p... ) (for workplace coaches)
New Ways for Work®: Workbook ( https://www.unhookedmedia.com/stock/p... ) (for coaches)

OUR WEBSITE: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/ ( https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/ )
Submit a Question for Bill and Megan ( https://www.highconflictinstitute.com... )
All of our books can be found in our online store ( https://www.highconflictinstitute.com... ) or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
You can also find these show notes at our site ( http://highconflictinstitute.com/podcast ) as well.

Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior.
00:00 - Welcome to It's All Your Fault
00:36 - World of Bullies #4: Bullies as Leaders
01:09 - Upcoming Bully Seminars
02:22 - Bullies as Leaders
06:55 - Do All Bullies Lie?
09:16 - When People See It Happening But Do Nothing
10:16 - Imposing Consequences
10:51 - When They're at the Top
13:10 - Example
19:42 - New Ways for Work for Leaders
26:48 - Imposing Consequences
29:14 - Wrap Up
29:16 - Reminders & Coming Next Week: Bullies as Neighbors

It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People
Episode 21, Season 4
June 27, 2024

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