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Bullies. We all know one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bullying is the abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger or more powerful. The behavior is often repeated and habitual.<\/p>\n

When we\u2019re young, we typically first learn of bullies at school or in the neighborhood.\u00a0 It starts with ongoing name calling, threats, negative comments about someone\u2019s attributes. Possibly escalates to physical intimidation, exclusionary tactics, and possibly haranguing someone by spreading mean words, lies and false rumors about them. By the time we\u2019re out of school we\u2019re thrilled at the thought of never having to face those bullies again.<\/p>\n

But we\u2019re wrong. We definitely see them again.<\/p>\n

But why? Because bullies on the schoolyard become bullies in the workplace and at home. They become our coworkers, our managers, and other forces in our lives in positions of power.<\/p>\n

The reality is: BULLIES STAY BULLIES. As they get older, they often just become older, more privileged, arrogant, and emboldened.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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