There may be an excess of 101 ways in which someone can intimidate, embarrass or humiliate another person in the workplace, at home or at school. Call it what you will, but in simple terms it’s known as Bullying. And most people have either felt the impact directly or indirectly, perhaps even dealt it out in some shape of form, or just been a bystander and watched or heard it happen.
And while the new laws in Victoria, known as 'Brodies's Law' that have finally come into play, they are not a minute too soon – just ask anyone who has been a victim anywhere on the continuum.
For those people either put up and shut up, told someone who cared and hoped they would mediate or break the cycle, or tried to address the problem in real time with some real skills and real courage. However, while the choices are ours in how we may want to deal with situations, , sometimes the skills or courage are not.
I am not a judge nor jury, nor am I a psychiatrist or psychologist, but what I do know as an executive coach and presenter is that it does take more than Bullying laws to stop inappropriate behaviour as many times it goes under the radar and over the top of heads of people who are in a position to do anything about it. For the laws to be effective, it must be part of the culture of true communication and respect.
Make a difference – do something more than tick the boxes to say you are following the rules and laws – follow hearts and genuinely care. That’s my opinion, what's yours?
www.rickynowak.com
And while the new laws in Victoria, known as 'Brodies's Law' that have finally come into play, they are not a minute too soon – just ask anyone who has been a victim anywhere on the continuum.
For those people either put up and shut up, told someone who cared and hoped they would mediate or break the cycle, or tried to address the problem in real time with some real skills and real courage. However, while the choices are ours in how we may want to deal with situations, , sometimes the skills or courage are not.
I am not a judge nor jury, nor am I a psychiatrist or psychologist, but what I do know as an executive coach and presenter is that it does take more than Bullying laws to stop inappropriate behaviour as many times it goes under the radar and over the top of heads of people who are in a position to do anything about it. For the laws to be effective, it must be part of the culture of true communication and respect.
Make a difference – do something more than tick the boxes to say you are following the rules and laws – follow hearts and genuinely care. That’s my opinion, what's yours?
www.rickynowak.com
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