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Coaching Workplace Bullies & Abrasive Leaders

In this course you will learn why abrasive people act the way they do (hint it's not because they are evil psychopaths) and how to make them stop with a tried and true method that really works.

Created byCatherine Mattice Zundel
IntermediateUpdated Jun 20, 2020

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify abrasive leader behaviors.
  • check_circleUnderstand bully motivations.
  • check_circleAnalyze the TAD dynamic.
  • check_circleAddress bullying as a performance issue.
  • check_circleImplement intervention strategies.
  • check_circleUtilize the Boss Whispering method.

About This Course

Workplace bullies and abrasive leaders create environments of fear, erode morale, and significantly impact productivity. This course, "Coaching Workplace Bullies & Abrasive Leaders," equips you with a profound understanding and practical strategies to effectively address these challenging dynamics.

You will learn to:

  • Deconstruct the true nature of workplace bullying, including its often misunderstood roots in perceived incompetence and anxiety.
  • Identify specific abrasive behaviors, from aggressive communication to subtle manipulation, and understand their costly impact on individuals and organizational functioning.
  • Implement a proven three-step intervention framework to compel behavioral change: making abrasive leaders see their impact, fostering their care to change through clear consequences, and providing the necessary help.
  • Master the "Boss Whispering" coaching methodology, a unique action-research approach designed to cultivate empathy and insight, transforming abrasive conduct into effective leadership.

Transform your workplace by turning detrimental behaviors into opportunities for growth and fostering a more respectful, productive environment.

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h 11m

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Section 11 videos • 1.2 hours
  • videocamWorkplace Bullies & Abrasive Leaders_ Why They Act That Way and How to Stop Them
    Duration 71:00

Your Instructor

Catherine Mattice Zundel

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The founder of Civility Partners, Catherine Mattice Zundel, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a Strategic HR Consultant who assists organizations in building positive cultures through HR practices. Catherine is a widely recognized thought-leader in HR, and she is passionate about employers’ responsibility to create the opportunity and environment for employees to thrive - it shows in her sheer number of conferences and publications. She has appeared on/in NPR, CNN, USA Today, Time.com and more as an expert, she has published articles in a wide variety of venues, and was a regular contributor to Forbes.com. Catherine’s award-winning first book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” She’s since written two more books, and is a LinkedIn Learning course author.

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What Students Are Saying

4.7 out of 5
Student's Choice
32 reviews
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    Glen W.
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    Presenter was very knowledgeable, and the material was relevant and helpful.

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    Ana Marie Michelle A.
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    Speaker is very knowledgeable and very engaging.

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    Glenn A.
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    Loved the real life examples from your attendees and yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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