199: Blended – From the classroom to the boardroom: the truth about workplace bullying
I cannot believe we’re already at Episode 8 of Blended! I’m so proud of how the show has been received so far, and the positivity and open-mindedness that I’m hearing from you all is so inspiring – it shows how many of us really are open to educating ourselves, supporting our communities and making changes for the future.
Episode 8 also marks a change for Blended, as the absolutely fabulous Madison Mobley has agreed to join me as regular co-host!
Today in Episode 8, ‘From the classroom to the boardroom: the truth about workplace bullying,’ Madison and I are joined by a new group of inspirational supply chain professionals who are passionate about people and about social issues in our industry and in the community at large; and they share their stories with us to help shine a light on the big topic of workplace bullying.
Introductions to our Blended panellists. Everette – Director, North America at Lyric Robot Grant – President at Procurigence, Inc. Judi – LinkedIn Business Accelerator
The group discuss the difference between bullying, harassment and micro-aggressions.
The panellists share their different experiences of bullying, both personally and professionally. What drives acts of bullying, harassment and micro-aggression? The victim’s struggle with ‘Why me?’ The role of job title, position and location in bullying. Why victims often choose to just ‘suck it up.’ How to identify red flags. The impact of power struggles. The role of technology and the impact of COVID on bullying.
The group reflect on how we can call out bullying. Opening up conversations and the words we use. The role of personal responsibility. Training and education. The importance of empathy. Conscious and unsubconscious bias; and social conditioning.
.18] The panellists each give their key sum-up from today’s discussion. Normalise open conversations and don’t get too hung up on solutions – Judi Treat other people the way you want to be treated – Grant Put a focus on trauma, and how that unfolds in behaviors – Everette Align therapy, leadership and growth in the workplace – Madison
