Category Archives: Bullying

When People Lie to You

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

How often do you watch ads where people are lying to each other?  Imagine how often our children see this.  And what of those politicians who talk a good game about leadership and integrity while lying?  Is that all just … Continue reading →

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Being Less Sensitive to Slights

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There as so many sources of information about ourselves that some days can feel like a battle against incoming arrows of insult.  In some workplaces and schools, putting others down is just part of the culture. This can become overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Rush Limbaugh’s Verbal Camouflage “Apology” Not An Apology At All

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

What is a sincere apology?  We’ve all received them.  We’ve all given them.  The real ones are sincere in word and expression.  When “I’m sorry” is accompanied by a defensive speech, it is not an apology.  Tagging on those words … Continue reading →

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When to Forgive and Forget

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

That’s the subject of a blog I posted today on Huffington Post.  It pertains to presidential candidates, but there are a few lessons and reminders in it for all of us.  When someone is running for President of the United … Continue reading →

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The Compliment-Slap Trap

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

One of the more difficult comeback challenges occurs when people embed an insult in an otherwise seemingly pleasant conversation. It’s more common in cultures where directness is socially discouraged. You’re speaking with someone who appears to be pleased to see … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Meanness

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

“It’s nothing personal; it’s just business” is something most of us have heard at work. It reflects the way degeneracy has crept into organizations.  It’s evidence of the mean streak I wrote about today at Huffington Post.  And we don’t … Continue reading →

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So Many Liars, So Little Time

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

I hate to be the one to say it but there are too many liars out there.  It comes so easily to so many and is celebrated so long as it leads to a win.  I’ve been writing about increasing … Continue reading →

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When Hateful Communication Prevails

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

If we accept outrageous lies and hateful attacks as just the way things are, then that’s how they’ll continue to be.  Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or somewhere in between, respect shown to hateful media personalities eliciting fear and … Continue reading →

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Speaking of “Bad Apples”

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

In today’s New York Times, Stanford professor Robert Sutton writes about nastiness at work, especially what he calls “jerk-infested” workplaces. Continue reading →

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