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The Politeness Value

Deep in my heart politeness impresses me more than competence. ~ Amit Kalantri Tool If you need to have some guidance, when preparing for the next difficult workplace conversation with your boss, download our checklist to help you figure out how you want the conversation to go.


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Deep in my heart politeness impresses me more than competence.

~ Amit Kalantri

Little Things Matter – How Everyday Civility Builds Extraordinary Teams

Sometimes, it’s the smallest acts of incivility that leave the biggest scars. A dismissive remark, an eye roll during a meeting, or a coworker unwilling to lend a hand can quickly turn a good day into a frustrating one. Over time, these seemingly minor behaviors chip away at trust, morale, and teamwork. But what if…

Empower Your Voice: Navigating Dismissive Behavior in Group Settings

During team meetings, it’s vital to support colleagues who feel ignored or undervalued. Validate their contributions, create visibility for their ideas, advocate for formal recognition, and inspire them with uplifting narratives. Shift from passive observation to active allyship for a respectful workplace.

Stop the Invisible Bully: A Step-by-Step Guide for Managers to Fix Underutilization

The article addresses underutilization in the workplace, highlighting it as a form of bullying and emphasizing its negative impact on employee morale. Managers are encouraged to establish clear codes of conduct, provide transparent decision-making, ensure equitable access to information, validate employee expertise, and foster open feedback to create a collaborative environment.

Subtle Sabotage: How Workplace Underutilization Can Be a Subtle Form of Bullying

Deliberate underutilization is a form of workplace bullying that undermines an employee’s sense of value through behaviors such as removing authority, social invisibility, restricted access to information, unfavorable duty assignments, and setting up for failure. These actions can lead to absenteeism, high turnover, and a toxic work culture. Recognizing these patterns is essential for fostering…

Decoding Workplace Conflict: Lessons from Movies

Cinema provides a platform for understanding workplace bullying and incivility, enabling viewers to identify harmful behaviors through archetypal characters. This awareness facilitates change and supports healthier work environments.

Workplace Bullying – What Can Be Done?

This downloadable eBook is focused on actionable steps you can take to tackle bullying that you experience (or witness) almost daily in your current job role or responsibility. Topics include:

  • Verbal Workplace Bullying
  • Bullying Costs to Your Organization
  • Impact on the Victim and the Witness
  • Handling Difficult Workplace Conversations
  • Documenting the Bullying Behavior


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If you need to have some guidance, when preparing for the next difficult workplace conversation with your boss, download our checklist to help you figure out how you want the conversation to go.

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Difficult Conversations with Your Boss

Is every meeting with your manager calm, civil and productive? Maybe a little preparation would help.