Taking back power and addressing gaslighting behaviour at work
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GUEST– Debbie Goodman, CEO at Jack Hammer Global
In recent years, the term gaslighting has entered the public lexicon after this toxic behaviour became better identified and understood in personal and romantic relationships. Less well-understood, is the fact that gaslighting is also a popular game played by bullies and narcissists in the workplace, and that this has a devastating impact on both the individual victim, as well as the culture and performance of teams and businesses, a leadership expert says. “Very few people – if indeed any – can claim that they have never felt stressed or anxious as a result of challenging workplace relationships.
Most working professionals have to manage complex relationships on the daily - perhaps with a colleague who is a jerk, with difficult clients or a boss that falls short in the compassionate leadership department,” says Debbie Goodman, bestselling author and CEO at Jack Hammer Global, Africa’s largest executive search firm.
In recent years, the term gaslighting has entered the public lexicon after this toxic behaviour became better identified and understood in personal and romantic relationships. Less well-understood, is the fact that gaslighting is also a popular game played by bullies and narcissists in the workplace, and that this has a devastating impact on both the individual victim, as well as the culture and performance of teams and businesses, a leadership expert says. “Very few people – if indeed any – can claim that they have never felt stressed or anxious as a result of challenging workplace relationships.
Most working professionals have to manage complex relationships on the daily - perhaps with a colleague who is a jerk, with difficult clients or a boss that falls short in the compassionate leadership department,” says Debbie Goodman, bestselling author and CEO at Jack Hammer Global, Africa’s largest executive search firm.
