24Offer Bullies Options, Not Just Objections
Workplace bullies are adults who never got over their “Terrible Twos,” and just like those toddlers going through that unsettling phase of life, bullies believe they get what they want by acting out. When dealing with bully employees, your job as a leader is to show them more effective means for resolving conflict.
“Success and self-esteem are about knowing that you have choices,” writes, Brian DesRoches in Your Boss Is Not Your Mother: Creating autonomy, respect and success at work. “Whenever you experience choices in how you relate with others, your ability to govern and direct your life is greatly enhanced.”
If a bully is otherwise a valuable employee, then consider the options for helping him or ...
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