Lori Adams-Brown on When Leaders Become Bullies: Lessons from the Oval Office Zelensky Ambush
Are you ready to uncover the unexpected truth about workplace bullying and abuse tactics? Get ready to be surprised as we dive deep into the world of psychological safety and resilience in high-stress work environments. This story takes us on a journey through unexpected parallels in global leadership, leaving us with an open loop of empowerment and a call to action. Stay tuned to discover the powerful strategies for dealing with workplace mobbing and intimidation, and how leaders are healing from psychological abuse. You won't want to miss this eye-opening revelation.
"Your story matters. Your voice matters. And together, we expose these power structures, and we demand better for our workplaces, for our world." - Lori Adams-Brown
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of psychological safety in global leadership for building trust and collaboration.
- Recognize and address workplace bullying and intimidation tactics to create a healthier work environment.
- Explore the effects of narcissistic abuse in leadership to better understand its impact on individuals and teams.
- Learn effective strategies for dealing with workplace mobbing to protect yourself and others in high-stress environments.
- Discover the potential for healing from psychological abuse with EMDR therapy, offering hope for recovery and resilience.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Welcome and Introduction
00:00:23 - Walking Through Trauma
00:01:38 - Renewed Commitment
00:02:28 - Women's History Month
00:05:20 - Psychological Warfare
00:13:57 - Abuse of Power and Manipulation
00:15:50 - Narcissistic Abuse and Endorsement
00:17:40 - Self-Reflection and Inner Healing
00:19:31 - Bullying and Intimidation
00:23:40 - Gaslighting and DARVO
00:26:30 - Building Support and Smear Campaigns
00:27:13 - Coercive Control and Payoff for Silence
00:28:32 - False Attacks on Character
00:31:02 - Psychological Abuse and Mobbing
00:35:13 - Refusing to be Silent
"Bullies don't win when we refuse to be silent. Abusers count on secrecy. But when we tell the truth, when we step out in courage, courage is contagious. And we take their power away."
- Lori Adams-Brown
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- Listen to episode 102 of A World of Difference titled The Gaslighting and the Flanking to hear the full story and gain a deeper understanding of workplace bullying and abuse.
- Consider exploring the work of Dr. Chuck de Groat and Dr. Wade Mullen, who have been featured on the podcast and provide valuable insights into therapeutic and research-based approaches to understanding abuse in systems and individuals.
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- Lori Adams-Brown
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Lori Adams-Brown, Host & Executive Producer
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