Matt Paknis joins the show to address how adults can deal with bullying in the workplace.
Listen to “27. Bullying in the Workplace with Matt Paknis” on Spreaker.
Tune in and learn the following:
- The signs of workplace bullying
- Ways to identify a healthy leadership culture
- Difference between criticism and feedback
- Ideas on how to address workplace abuse when it impacts you directly
- How to decide if you should stay or leave
- Tips for seeking legal counsel
- General overview of how workplace bullies operate
- Ways to cope and relieve the stress that comes with being bullied
- How HR can intervene and manage workplace bullying situations
- The number one reason why bullies bully
- Where to find legislation to prevent workplace bullying
- How to preserve self-esteem and cope with the trauma of workplace bullying
Matt Paknis Bio
Matt Paknis is a senior management consultant with six years of experience coaching college football, ten years of playing football, and five championship seasons whose focus is on lessening bullying in the workplace. He was a former assistant coach at Penn State under Joe Paterno and has spoken publicly about being abused as a child. Matt Paknis transcended childhood bullying and the death of his mother with teamwork and leadership. He has dedicated over twenty-five years of consulting to helping global clients embrace healthy management practices to thrive.
In the summer of 2017, Matt compiled and circulated a manuscript including cases and stories reflecting his personal, academic, athletic, coaching, teaching, professional and consulting experiences. Within a week, he had a contract with publisher Post Hill Press to write the book, Successful Leaders Aren’t Bullies: How to Stop Abuse at Work and Build Exceptional Organizations. It is released and distributed by Simon & Schuster.
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