1297: Mean Girls at the Office: Your Silence is Acceptance by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Advocating for Self-Respect & Assertiveness

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Episode 1297:

Lisa Merlo-Booth's article counters the passive approach traditionally advised for dealing with mean-spirited behavior in the workplace. By advocating for self-respect and assertiveness, Merlo-Booth empowers readers to confront such negativity directly, ensuring they don't silently endorse unacceptable behavior. Her guidance is a call to action for anyone facing demeaning attitudes at work, promoting a healthier, more equitable office environment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/mean-girls-at-the-office-inherent-in-your-silence-is-acceptance-dont-silence/

Quotes to ponder:

"If you say nothing, then inherent in your silence is acceptance."

"Know that exclusion, eye-rolling, contempt, shaming and mean-spirited comments are not okay."

"Silence will increase the behavior, not decrease it. Stay grounded and have your back."

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