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Carolyn
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 Posted - 06/29/2004 : 07:58:49
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I wanted to read the Bullying Boss article- since I suffered terribly under one a few years back. I think I have put it behind me- but who knows what my unconscious is holding onto?? I went to the New York Times site and can't access the article without paying for it. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks
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JayP
USA
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Posted - 06/29/2004 : 09:13:13
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Carolyn,
I just went to print out another copy and had the same problem, but then figured out how to get it. Go to this URL:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/
Scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll see the article "Fear in the Workplace: The Bullying Boss" under the Mental Health & Behavior section. I would suggest that anyone who is interested in this article print it out today or copy it into Word so you don't have to pay for it later on! |
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 06/29/2004 : 10:25:54
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| JayP, thanks for the times url-it worked. tt |
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Carolyn
184 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2004 : 11:45:46
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Thanks JayP - I printed it out.
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JayP
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2004 : 13:28:47
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Everyone,
Here's an interesting review on a book on bullying bosses I found on the Internet. Note my highlights in red!
Is your boss a bully?
Abusive use of power and control of employees in the workplace is a subject that many people are afraid to discuss. Two leading psychologists and a management expert bring this often-taboo subject to light in their new book, The Dragon Complex: Identifying and Conquering Workplace Abuse.
The authors define Dragons as bosses who use sophisticated psychological manipulation to achieve personal and malicious ends. These abusers seek total control over their workplaces in order to further their own goals and compensate for their own insecurities and neuroses. To accomplish this, they manipulate and attack workers and attempt to destroy those people who are unwilling to be controlled. Dragons use fear, intimidation, criticism, threats, and unethical practices to bring down their victims.
For targeted victims, the environment created by Dragons can bring on serious problems. The extreme, prolonged stress and tension can evolve into severe mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. It can also bring about physical illness.
This issue is compounded by the fact that victims are often unaware of what is truly occurring and therefore, cannot rectify the situation. They may be angry, stressed, or tired but cannot pinpoint the exact cause. Often, these issues are explained away as simple job stress.
For more information, see our website at www.cypresspublishing.com or call us at 913.681.9875
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