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Once Bitten, Twice Shy! There is a really sad irony to the reality that imposter leaders get so annoyed and frustrated by the lack of engagement from their team members in the meetings that are so quiet you can hear a pin drop. They literally CREATED this environment! The team members who are now quiet and not speaking up are the ones who were once vibrant contributors, filled with innovative ideas that could make a REAL impact on the business! There was a curiosity that felt energetic and exciting and created a buzz around the office! And now, imposter leaders, you're complaining about the silence. The silence that is a direct result of your sponsorship of abusive behavior and bullying, and in many cases, your direct involvement. You have trained and groomed your precious employees to learn that speaking up has dire consequences - verbal beatings, belittling comments, harsh drive-by insults, dismissive responses, credit stealing...and on and on the list goes. And now you have the GALL to complain and moan and chastise those who are quiet because you want engagement? How dare you? Your precious employees are protecting themselves - as they should. The emotional and psychological abuse you have sponsored and allowed is harming them to the point that they KNOW that silence is the best option for them if they want to remain safe and unharmed in the abusive, toxic workplace YOU created. Stop abusing your employees. Stop sponsoring bullies who abuse your employees. Maybe then you'll see engagement and curiosity and innovation come to life. Until then, expect employees to protect themselves, which is EXACTLY what I would advise them to do. Do better! Schedule a call with me today to learn how I can help you! I can and will help you maintain your livelihood, minimize the impact of the abuse, maximize your health and wellness and pivot to a strategy that focuses on seeking employment in a healthy, safe workplace where you will THRIVE! Be kind, be good...and always keep your head on a swivel - Lauri ✅Find out today if you are the Target of a workplace bully by downloading this FREE guide: https://lnkd.in/ekA-ners ☑Schedule an initial consult with me to learn how I can help you through WBP Support Programs: https://lnkd.in/gA4znm6Q 🔥 "Lauri is insightful, empathetic, powerful leader and an excellent listener. During our consultation, she provided resources and techniques and advice to thrive in my next position. I look forward to working with her again. Highly recommended." ~Anonymous Client P.S. Here are additional WBP resources for you to check out! ✅ Download FREE resources: https://lnkd.in/gPqGYw4U 📧 Join the WBP mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gtV-A54S 📨 Email Lauri at [email protected] 📢 Subscribe to Bully-Proof: Truth in Action here: https://lnkd.in/dh3S-YWJ ☕ Support WBP and Lauri's work and buy her a coffee: https://lnkd.in/gF9JBAX4 © 2024 Workplace Bullying Project LLC