The workplace bully can easily be identified when there are escalations in chaos and workplace tension because bullies are often central figures who receive credit for all infamous deeds and sometimes heroics. Bullies harbor resources, information, and knowledge, and undermine every operational process. However, workplace bullies do not suddenly emerge; imbalances in the organizational culture fuel them and are slowly nurtured to take their unfair share of workplace power. What is the definition of a workplace bully? It depends on the organizational structure, mission, and values, as well as how acts of aggression and misuse of power are defined. Some organizations would not recognize a bully rising to power because bullies exude magnificence while riding on coworkers' skills, competencies, and talents to save the day. Other organizations would sense that something was wrong due to the shift away from the workplace's mission and vision, and the resulting decrease in employee satisfaction and loyalty.
Dr. Debra Stewart PsyD, MBA, MATLT
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