Inside the Bully’s Brain

November 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments

by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “I throw up every day before work now,” Karen said in her therapy session.  “When I hear his voice, I shake.  I can’t sleep, I’ve lost weight.  This job is KILLING ME! “  she cried.  Karen worked for a bullying boss who’s recent tirades escalated to an unbearable level.  The last [...]

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What to Do When Your Boss is Evil

February 10th, 2010 · No Comments

By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Most baby boomers will switch jobs 10 times in their life, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ideas about corporate loyalty and job security seem quaint and antiquated now. Today everyone is a free agent. When job competition appears steep and jobs are scarce, a bad boss can mess [...]

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