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The About-Face Bully
“My staff meeting takes priority over everything else.”
Private/covert bullies are a special breed. Tough to put your finger on because their aggressiveness is nuanced, subtle, hidden in the shadows. The About-Face bullies want you to know they’re in power. And they stay in charge by keeping you guessing and off balance.
At a global apparel company, managers were expected to lead, coach, and inspire. There were actual manifestos and core competencies that clearly spelled this out, including reminders like “Cultivate the best in others,” and “Promote honest communication through inclusion,” and “Trust your teammates to manage themselves and their time well,” and “The workplace should be fun.”
For Oscar, coming to work ...
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