Definition of a Bully

My thesaurus uses terms like annoyer, antagonizer, browbeater, bulldozer, coercer, insolent, intimidator, oppressor, persecutor, pest, rascal, ruffian, terrorizor and tormentor as a definition of a bully. Going to work can be very difficult when you know among the...

Being Assertive

A woman approached me after one of my recent workplace bully workshops to tell me about her experiences being bullied at work. After working in her school district for over 20 years, her last 3 years have been miserable thanks to a new boss. The new boss has begun...

Being Assertive Part 2

Let’s continue with the assertive stuff shall we? Let’s talk about how to be assertive. Use assertive body language. Face the bully and look him or her square in the eye. Do this with a pleasant face, but serious expression. Keep your voice very calm....

Holding Bullies Accountable

Bullies are people who seek power and control over others. They look for ways to dominate the people they deal with, and they use their evil bullying tactics to overcome you. But who allows the bully to dominate? You do. Bullies behave as badly as they are allowed to...