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The Talk Shop with Tammy
Canada
Приєднався 4 кві 2018
Ditch the drama, confidently handle difficult conversations, and lead better conversations.
From your first to last employee conversations, subscribe to this channel to advance your communication skills with me and elevate your communication.
From feedback, to conflict resolution to ending bullying.
My passion comes from being a target of workplace bullying and developing anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia at the age of 40. This once afraid to leave her home girl is taking the world by storm now and changing the way relationships are done, one conversation at a time.
You're only one conversation away,
Tammy
Your Talksicologist
From your first to last employee conversations, subscribe to this channel to advance your communication skills with me and elevate your communication.
From feedback, to conflict resolution to ending bullying.
My passion comes from being a target of workplace bullying and developing anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia at the age of 40. This once afraid to leave her home girl is taking the world by storm now and changing the way relationships are done, one conversation at a time.
You're only one conversation away,
Tammy
Your Talksicologist
Workplace bullying, leadership, and communication skills
Received a question today that made me realize it’s time to re-introduce myself

My name is Tammy Dunnett and after speaking on a panel called “how to work with narcissists and bullies” - one of my community members asked me why I focused on that
So …. Here we are!

My name is Tammy Dunnett and after speaking on a panel called “how to work with narcissists and bullies” - one of my community members asked me why I focused on that
So …. Here we are!
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Is the only answer physical violence in an unrecorded area? Reasoning with them is not possible as they don’t understand that mode of communication
No - the retaliation is going to cost you more (like in hockey - usually the one who retaliates gets the penalty). Better to leave the job
It's interesting how colleagues say you should speak up but i can see them being bullied too.
Yes. Speaking up has shifted for me … it has a lot of energy in it. Like I have to first be heard and overcome a power imbalance… so try speak with …
It's none of my business what others think of me. I love my life and what I do. I love other people. If they have issues that is their concern. I mind my own business. I'm ok, they are probably ok too. Self acceptance helps me accept others.
I love this so much!!!
I’ve learned that keeping my Mouth shut is the best advise. I tried to speak out and now I’m targeted… I can’t move anywhere in the company because this person badmouth me to all managers and apparently she’s trustworthy because she works here ok her than me. I’ve decided to let it go and work on my education and better myself.
Sounds like you made a choice that will allow you to continue to work there in a way the supports your future you!
Great content, thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to write! I appreciate you
Tammy - excellent advice! I’m in a no-win situation at work and worry about leaving. I’m older, but the organization is making me nuts.
What do you see as your next step ?
Why is all the responsibility here being put on the one being bullied? Sometimes, bullies bully just because they can, and the only thing the target has done to contribute to it is to exist in the bully's sphere.
it is a fair question - and it is about finding your power - where do you have a choice? where can you make a difference in your own life ... if you, as the target, want a different outcome, you are the one responsible to create it - you can wait on others to change or step in but they will not be as invested in the change as you are
@@tammydunnett7690 When the bully isn't going to change, and management isn't going to do anything about it, the target has the choice to take it or leave it. And sometimes, the only way to fix the situation is to leave it. My last bully would openly brag about how, if she didn't like someone at work, she knew how to either get them fired or drive them to quit. She loved that about herself, and i decided that life is both too short and too long to put up with that indefinitely. That first Monday when i knew i never had to deal with her again was blissful.
@@tamaramartin4015leaving is always an option - and something I support. The key point in the video is leaving does not guarantee healing or recovery. That is a different thing
I was harassed, I complained, didn’t hear back for 3 month and asked about it & it got worse and I left. When there is poor leadership, poor HR, no caring except for themselves then you have to do the best thing for you so it does not harm you and you keep a positive mindset. Close to 37 people left and they did nothing. They Mgmt was getting paid a lot of money and kept the bully there.
That is a horrible experience! So sorry you (and maybe 37 others) had to go through that!! Sounds like an awful place
This just happened to me big-time at a mental health and addiction training organization. After five years in this field I am heading back into adult literacy. So toxic and they should know better and be more brave to listen and respond. Especially when you have less power. That is why people end up with addictions and mental health issues.mind blowing ironic
The irony is sometimes the hardest part to reconcile. I hope you are ok
@@tammydunnettleadership yes- the irony is the most challenging. I’m processing and working with a great therapist. Thank you.
Sadly all the woman at work are like this which is why nobody has gotten fired.I need a new job
Sometimes a new job is the best choice
Thanks for such vital information. I like having diversity in the workplace. Most of all if that person from a far different family background than mine likes diversity in both his workplace and among his family members too. A leader like that is so hard to find. Not someone whom we should be ever taking for granted; Nor should we be taking his family for granted as well.
Diversity is an important element to building compassion and empathy and inclusion
It all comes down to numbers. If there are a lot of complaints against one person, then management will act. Even if people are ganging up on that person and they are the victim not the perpetrator. Management don't like problems, period. Also, people might not have another job to go to. Unemployment, poverty, homelessness isn't a good alternative.
I agree. Staying in a toxic job because there are no options (and we all have bills to pay) is not something anyone should feel shame over. It is choosing a path from two less desired choices
I tried to stand up for myself but it backfired, and ultimately, I lost my job. They turned it all around on me.
It can happen - sadly. So many good people experience this same outcome. As a leader, I hope they can begin to see that a person who brings issues forward actually cares about the place
Any advice that panders to or facilitates the bully is a red flag. Any advice that's poses some deterrent to the bully is valuable!
Red flags they are!
@@tammydunnettleadership .. I have a wealth of experience (30 years) defeating bullies mainly *by proxy* .. i.e. writing hard hitting emails for friends and family who are getting bullied at work.. emails that lay traps for HR and Managers in question, and checkmates them when they fall into those traps! Would love a conversation with you! .. will share methods and techniques you may have never heard of.
I’ve been a target for about a month now, can’t speak, eat, drink or anything at work without it being used against me.
This sounds horrible I am interpreting your statement as a generalization - or do you mean they literally talk about how / what you eat, drink, and do anything
I'm 55 years old and I can guarantee you one thing this lady only empowers the bullies. Most of the Gen Y & Z "victims" actually do reverse bullying. I was told I was a bully because someone didn't listen to me. I didn't have time to stand there and watch them every minute of the day. I'm not a supervisor. They claim I let them intentionally mess up a whole unit of product. No, I gave them clear directions and they chose not to listen. You're a victim of your own device. Then what really pissed them off was when they said I was a toxic employee. I'm like well I guess what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
To clarify, are you saying that I empower bullies?
All my life, I was always told to ignore bullies and harassers and I hate it. I just want these idiots to leave me alone because they're the ones with the problem.
Yes. People often share that advice because they 1) used it and it “worked” - because the other person got bored and left them alone 2) they don’t know any other way and 3) they don’t have the confidence or skill to try something different It really is the best advice they have to offer - so I don’t take it as mean or with an ill intention. It just does not work
Thank you
You are welcome
Adult bullying is in HR departments between woman
That is a blanket statement which makes it not 100% true. I know many wonderful women in HR
All bullies were woman leaders at work in HR departments!
I know more women in HR than men - does not make them bullies by default.
I didn’t have any part in the situation. Nice victim blaming. I set boundaries and that made the bullies come at me more. They were supported by management. Sorry that you’re too weak to understand that there’s just evil things in the world and people can’t do anything to change it.
That is one way to look at it. Not an empowering message or one that would inspire me to find solutions. I don’t believe I am powerless in changing my circumstances or mindset.
@@tammydunnettleadership there’s no “solution” in some of these situations. Some people are just victim blaming. The only solution is to leave.
That’s just it - there are times when all your best efforts will not make a difference AND you still get to decide if you stay or go. Owning that decision is empowering. Leaving is a solution AND and an opportunity to reflect on the experience to learn from it
Be mindful, know your value, and never accept a position where you are over qualified ever again.
Most HRs in large companies are not there to even represent the employees, they are their to protect the corporation.
It is true
Yes! Keeps happening! What do i do???? I want it to stop
It depends on what is going on. If you want to figure it out, happy to talk. I offer a free consultation call where we dive into this gap and you walk away with a direction of what to work on
filing the complaint is a shit, and not use, only way is to stand up for yourself and fight back!
I agree filing a complaint may not get you what you want, if it is the process available to you, it is an option. I filed a complaint against a faculty member knowing it would not likely change things because I wanted to be a part of the record - and help establish a pattern. I was leaving the job regardless of the outcome
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Her sole purpose is to ruin my life and make me lose my job. The last job she refused to work with. I was more than willing to have a conversation she kept talking to other employees and management about me. I thought I was done when I left the first job now she is at my new job.
Oh no! The person you changed jobs for is now working in the same place! Did you take a transfer internally or leave the company?
@@tammydunnettleadership left the company. update- they put us in different schedules to accommodate. She is still talking about me and it’s emotionally tearing but she is not in the same shift so I’m hoping for a positive turn or events.
💡 Brilliant thanks
You are welcome!
That's all nice on the paper, most people that I know that gossip are immature and would never be honest. They gossip because it's their habit and they love to humiliate others, if faced or asked, they would jsut create another web of lies and gossip. I find the best way is to avod them and just keep converations very short, brief, walk away once they get into the " gossip and shitting on others" mood.
You have a strategy that will keep you out of the gossip ring. Walking away is an option - if the behaviour is not stopping, what is your next move?
This cognitive reframing is a good strategy. Another one is to find virtuous wins. If you can keep your cool in the middle of a conflict and the opposing side breaks down in frustration, then you know you've landed checkmate without ever needing to land a blow. It reminds me of Star Wars when Obi-Wan warns Anakin that he has the high ground... find that high ground and plant yourself in that truth. Learning to keep cool in the face of mobbing and maintain the high ground is the number one way to overcome the victim mentality from my own personal experience.
Great add! And referencing Star Wars is a bonus
Of course they do.
Quite likely
Which books would help in assertiveness with boss and self advocacy at workplace with strong communication skills...
So many great books - crucial conversations is one that comes to mind, boundaries is another - most of them time we need to / want to assert ourselves- it is due to a boundary / value breach or a difficult topic of conversation Working with a coach on your word choice, body language, perspective to name a few things - will accelerate your growth. If you don’t have anyone in mind now - I offer communication skills training
Could you elaborate on how as an employee/engineer i can get more project/clients for my company ie bring more money and save their time to ensure a fruitful outcome for my own career growth at faster pace..which books would help in this scenario and implementing the change in workplace environment effectively on individual level...
Which books would help in assertiveness with boss and self advocacy at workplace .. strong communication skills..
I am not a business coach - and my best advice for bringing in business is networking. Talk to people. Let them know what you do. Books are great, and relationships are better
When you speak up they fire you.
It does happen - and sometimes they don’t.
Just left my job due to bullying from my boss. I’m really needing help to find out what I did to be the target. I start a new job in another week and I’m already terrified of this happening again. What can I do to avoid this? I just want to do my job and have peace with coworkers and managers.
It sounds like leaving was the right thing and your nervous system also sounds overwhelmed and on high alert. Working with a therapist and coach who can help you navigate this recovery and reclamation phase is going to be helpful If you are interested in seeing what I can help you with - check out my website tammydunnett.com and book a discovery call
Thank social media for this behavior
Social media has had an influence- I even think of how tv has changed they way we talk with each other
Going through this as we speak. Trying to stick it out till this company closes but I'm having a hard time.
So sorry to hear this - Let’s connect and see what might help you
My situation is a bit more covert. My immediate supervisor and lead are great on paper. The last two years they made me feel empowered and valued. Once I expressed how wanted to work in different function to further my career growth, and signed up for a temporary detail, everything changed. First it was praise and how proud they are. Now I’m denied access to applications to learn the new duties, my request are delayed and now now answered, they even paired up the colleagues in two man team leaving me out. But their argument can be based on I’m away on detail. They’re purposely making me feel like I’m missing out and I should regret from wanting to leave the team. My supervisor is using non verbal cues and stonewalling to make me fall in line. His words and action does not match. Now if I expose him, the covert narcissist side will come out and they’lll turn up the heat. Being ignored might be the best thing in my situation. My resume is updated and I’m looking to move on. Just waiting for the call.
It is my immediate supervisor that is bullying me. I’ve been at the position about two months. I’ll be with the company over two years. All of my previous supervisors and evaluations have been great but this one doesn’t want to train me. This one doesn’t want to answer questions this one has made me feel unsafe scared I cry could work sick every day, I really don’t know how to handle this, but I have to learn my job and I have to ask her ask him questions and they don’t wanna answer the questions when I ask if you sent a format that I can make my corrections to scan the paper and show to me he refused to do so when I needed to make corrections to documentI’m definitely working fear and I’m making more mistakes. What do I do?
OMG - you need me (or someone to support you). Book some time in my calendar and let’s get you a game plan asap
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I always liked a passive aggresive approach. If somebody is plagerizing your work to say it's their own I sabotage my work. If asked I point to the name on it, read the document, then pull up the correct documy saying he stole draft version. They should ask me directly next time directly, because he obviously doesn't understand my job. Another was a fellow supervisor who was absurdly unkind and to his staff. He wasn't getting good results. I did lateral counseling, it didn't work. I ended up watching his projects, alerted the directors, and poaching his projects and his staff. Another I had a direct supervisory layer added between me and the CEO and BOD. A couple of young men who wanted their own people in most positions. It didn't affect me or my work so I did my job and ignored it. Then they decided my disregard for new rules wasn't acceptable. I was a licensed professional. I decided whether work was done to my standards or I wouldn't sign off. They threatened me one day. If I didn't do their bidding I could just leave. I acknowledged the conversation, thanked them for their time and left. I had a million bucks worth of projects on my desk. I was the authorizing licensee for my discipline. I called the state Bosrd to inform them I was resigning from the board of directors and the company was no longer under my direction. They were notified that day to cease those services. I dropped off copies of my resignation and a description of the lines the new guys crossed. And I walked off.
Have tried to speak up and hold a conversation to resolve the conflict/stop the bullying thats happening against me in my workplace Sorry to say, the bullies are not genuine enough to understand their bad behaviour or to stop They just do it and like to crush other people, they feel happy about it and no conversation can become an eye opener for that kind of people Leaving is better but I personally had myself cyberbullied even after leaving, thats how some bullies can be Hurting others from across a screen especially has become an addiction and kind of fun for people who perform this heinous act How do we even get away
I am so sorry to hear about your experience. We won’t always get the response or resolution we are wanting - and being in conversation is the most effective method. So good on you for having the courage to talk to them.
I was told to, stay positive
Ooophf!
I have a job to do...thats it..umnacceptable behavior, lies, etc, are not part of my job requirements..I will confront it, and or end it..and will not go quietly. I have reached a mountain top of indifference and intolerance to most all abuse.
Indifference can be an empowering place to be
Hey tammy i came across yoir video and was wonding how to deal with this situation cause it line up to well with having a horribke management team. A company with no HR rep and. A staff ive caught red hand in the cookie jar associated with telling employees to just be silent. Have the email to. Also long time ago had a situations full blown out of the hat when i was called a mall shooter due to rumours being spread.
You have to decide what your goals are - and weigh out the options of speaking with this individual about their behaviour
@@tammydunnettleadership hello so I've tried talking using points I've learned about bring this convo into debate and came to realize that the client is aware of his action team lead is aware of his actions they are waiting for someone to complain. This i got today from mobile supervisor. And I can see it dosnt bother me now I know what this video talking about his action are his own. Is being reviewed, there seeing how much patience i can be with him. Right now he went on a 1h patrol. And it takes 15min. So im gunna shut up n keep what I've learned. He's exposing himself.
None of that is going to work. It’s more damaging to try to gain their respect. The saying, “kill them with kindness…” is bs. The nicer you are to those that mistreat you, the more powerful they feel. It has never worked. I just leave and go somewhere else. The damage to my health, mental health, and wellbeing is more important.
Dan has saved my life in so many instances in multiple work situations. It's worth paying for the VIP membership. There are so many resources.
Dan is a great resource
Several things has happened since I last communicated with you. First, another colleague has come out with her experience of being bullied by the same group of women. Should I get together and get her feedback on how we can go together to the Head of the School since our director is not doing a good job to end the bullying? Second, my boss wrote me a long retaliation email about me. He stated several things that are not true. Should I answer the email? He is using manipulation to make it like I am the cause. I hope the recent bullying situation will help me since it's two people being bullied by the same group of women.
There can be strength in numbers - and it can also increase your energy around righting the wrong. As long as you are clear about your intention and what you want to achieve (when the dust has settled), you will find your path
If people deliberately sabotage your workspace then that is called toxic behaviour. You can ask them for all the clarity in the world, communicate healthy all ypu want, but if the other person jas NPD (usually covert) then all will fall on deaf ears and no sincere or truthful communication is possible.
NPD is it’s own category of talksick / toxic behaviour and requires a different approach - bc as you said, the conversation will not yield the results you want
Great advice, better than others i seen on this topic.
Thank you