{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"World of Bullies #2: Unmasking Bullies in the Workplace and Mediation with Michael Lomax","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2464,"description":"Confronting Bullies in the Workplace and Mediation with Bill Eddy and Michael Lomax\nIn the second episode of the World of Bullies series, Bill and Megan welcome Michael Lomax to explore bullying in the workplace and mediation. As co-founders of the High Conflict Institute and an esteemed speaker, respectively, they share their expertise on handling high conflict personalities in professional settings.\nBill and Michael emphasize the importance of managers thoroughly investigating bullying allegations and understanding the key characteristics of bullies, such as a lack of self-restraint, empathy, and remorse. They also discuss how bullies use emotional tactics to manipulate their targets and recruit negative advocates. Michael shares his experience meeting with alleged bullies who often present themselves as victims.\nQuestions we answer in this episode:\nWhat are the key characteristics of a workplace bully?\nHow can managers effectively respond to bullying allegations?\nHow can mediators handle high conflict personalities in mediation?\nKey Takeaways:\nManagers should approach bullying allegations with a healthy skepticism and thoroughly investigate complaints.\nBullies often lack self-restraint, empathy, and remorse, and may recruit negative advocates to help target their victims.\nMediators can effectively handle high conflict personalities by remaining calm, setting boundaries, and focusing on realistic objectives.\nThis episode provides valuable insights and strategies for navigating bullying in the workplace and mediation, equipping listeners with the tools needed to create a healthier work environment.\nLinks & Other Notes\nBOOKSOur New World of Adult Bullies—How to Spot Them/How to Stop Them (June 2024) By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.\nMediating High Conflict Disputes (By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., and Michael Lomax, JD)\nBULLY DYNAMICS WEBINARSBully Dynamics in Families (September - will be 4 sessions over 4 weeks)\nBully Dynamics at Work (October - will be 4 sessions over 4...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}