Totally Unacceptable with Ed Clementi

From Playgrounds to Boardrooms: Why Bullying Never Went Away

Season 2 Episode 5

Workplace bullying isn’t just a schoolyard problem—it’s alive and well in offices, boardrooms, and businesses everywhere. And the damage it does is staggering.

In this episode of Totally Unacceptable, Ed Clementi puts the spotlight on the bully boss—the so-called “leader” who hides behind authority, leads through fear, and poisons culture.

You’ll learn:

  • How to recognize bullying behaviors disguised as “feedback” or “management.”
  • Why standing up for yourself at work doesn’t play out like it did on the playground.
  • The ripple effect bullies have on confidence, careers, health, and even home life.
  • Why executives who stay silent are just as complicit.
  • What you can do if you’re working under one—or leading like one.

Because leadership isn’t about fear. It’s about courage. And every bully tolerated at the top sends shockwaves far beyond the office walls.

👉 Tune in to hear why workplace bullying is the most Totally Unacceptable form of leadership—and what it takes to finally stop it.

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