Bullying and Corporate Psychopaths at Work: Clive Boddy at TEDxHanzeUniversity

Clive is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at Middlesex University in England. For the past seven years, he has studied the evidence and effects of toxic leadership, and in particular the influence of the presence of corporate psychopaths on various workplace outcomes, including on levels of conflict and bullying at work.

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[dallanarivera]

This is so true. Employers: Don’t take this information lightly. Keep in mind people don’t quit their jobs, they quit people.

[colofsco]

Being bullied at work is absolutely terrible. I've experienced it, and I had to leave my job to protect myself mentally and physically.

[chinookvalley]

How many "natural deaths" are caused by people being harassed and bullied at work? My guy died of a heart attack, and he had been having daily panic and anxiety attacks BECAUSE of people he worked with. He wasn't shot, or poisoned, or beat up. He was killed by words. He was born with disabilities which made it difficult for him to walk, he was short, and he was an amazing soul that loved and forgave. The people responsible will never realize what they have done because they simply don't care who they hurt or how their behavior affects the world around them.

[Nareshk]

This video made me to realise that I am not the only person being bullied in the workplace. I am feeling low until before I watched this video. I feel better now.

[harrig]

Bullies crush your passion and motivation for the work that you do. They’re toxic on so many levels and are often pathetic excuses for human beings.

[treasurelu]

I'm going through this right now... it's the most horrific thing... but it's all done subtly with a smile.... like gaslight ing. ..

[callynt]

Sadly enough, this man is right. The bullies and sociopaths rise to the top, and those who promote them are too weak to see it

[thriftysmurf]

The lecturer made an excellent point, bullies are very political and have excellent social connections,  they use these connections to destroy people they envy or find vulnerable.

[Suzy]

Psychopaths do have feelings. Envy, rage and jealousy!

[dianemitchell]

This was an excellent presentation of corporate bullying and explains why so many employees who were working from home in the lockdown did not want to go back to the workplace.

[violetstarlight]

These people are toxic. It just takes one to infect the entire office

[rjtheripper]

Ted should talk about the unwillingness to train new employees. This is a serious issue that needs to actually be discussed

[uk]

Psychopaths are rewarded, make the most pay, and are promoted. That's what business wants. It's corrupt, and we live in an utterly corrupt society at the moment. Just the way it is. Until the decent people demand better, we will never be treated better.

[Nonyobzns]

I'm mentally and spiritually scarred from working in Corporate America. My personality and personal values have never matched with that culture.

[joanidemiljo]

I have quit my last 2 jobs as a result of bullying... This is a very real thing in the workplace. Very hard to get away from, and such a huge effect on your mental health. It takes time to heal.

[destinyblue]

That`s a reason why I quit a marketing job. I was bullied, undermined and ignored. I was suffering in silence. Depressed. Crying everyday. Now, working in medical field. Its amazing. Great team and energy. I found a purpose in my life.

[johnmartinez]

I've been through this a few times and unfortunately my resume has suffered as a result with short work histories. I'm amazed how grown adults are allowed to act like children in the workplace. it definitely helps to have a strong ally so you would be left alone. otherwise defend yourself and you will soon be packing. also they resent you if you're not of their fans.

[gavindeulufount]

Being nice won't fix bullies. That only works for "regular" people. Bullies see nice as a fantastic target. Have to push back, hard. Make them choose some other way to get their jollies - they're addicted to hurting others - give them some antabuse.

[missmonica]

So glad people are finally acknowledging this is a thing.

[manjulanilsson]

This is one of the reasons why people get sick from work: burnt out and PTSD