A Candid Conversation About Bullying

#16 - Bullying happens more than we think, even at work. As a leader, how do you distinguish between bullying and interpersonal conflict? How do you step in without causing more problems? And, what if you’re the one who is bullying? You might not even know you’re doing it. Today, we chat through everything leaders and parents should be paying attention to to identify and help resolve bullying issues. Shane and Morgan both share stories of bullying they’ve experienced in their lives and what they wish they’d known as kids. 

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Show Notes:

1. [01:00] Why are we talking about bullying today? 
2. [02:45] The clinical definition of bullying. 
3. [07:00] More bullying happens than we know. 
4. [08:30] How is workplace bullying different from interpersonal conflict?
5. [12:00] What Shane has been noticing lately in client calls. 
6. [15:00] How bullying has changed for kids. 
7. [21:10] Bullying can become an addiction. 
8. [22:15] Do people know when they’re bullying?
9. [28:00] What to do if you’re being bullied at work. 
10. [34:00] Are you bullying?
11. [36:30] Unexpected ways people bully. 
12. [37:50] What not to do if you notice a colleague being bullied. 
13. [39:50] How a leader can approach an employee who is bullying. 
14. [42:45] Recent examples from Shane’s coaching calls. 
15. [45:00] Problems with how we apologize. 
16. [48:10] This leader did a great job handling bullying. 
17. [51:00] Bullying between kids. A story from Shane’s family. 
18. [58:00] Why it’s important to lean into self-identity. 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Listen to our episode on self-awareness: https://apple.co/3IGAFrO 
• Identify your behavioural colour: https://apple.co/3IDcI4R 
• Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
• Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ 
• Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/