Ever been the victim of a bully? You're not alone. Bullying is an omnipresent problem in schools and workplaces, a problem that often leaves devastating impacts on the victims. This episode is a heartfelt dive into the different types of bullying including verbal abuse, physical attacks, social isolation, and work sabotage. Hear personal stories of resilience, including my own journey through workplace bullying, and discover ways to create a more understanding and tolerant atmosphere.
The conversation extends beyond bullying to mental health and resilience. With anxiety, depression, and stress becoming common issues, it is crucial to build resilience both in workplace and in life. We explore different coping mechanisms, with a special focus on art, and delve into how employers can foster mental health and resilience. This episode isn't just an exploration of the problems at hand but a crusade against bullying and a plea for compassion, understanding, and resilience.
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Loren Johnson (00:18):
Welcome to another podcast show of War of
the Mind.
I'm your host, lauren Johnson.
Today we're going to talk aboutsocial violence, anti-bullying
and bullying the workplace.
Now, school violence,anti-bullying and bullying in
the workplace are all seriousissues that can be devastating
(00:41):
impact to victims, which allderive around trauma.
In this episode we'll explorethe different types of bullying,
what you do if you are beingbullied and how to create a more
bully-free environment.
Now school violence has reallybeen on the news a lot.
(01:05):
Who wants to see schoolviolence?
None of us want to see our kidsget harmed at church, at school
, even church.
The extent of bullying that istaking place these days is just
outrageous, and it's where it'seven crept out into the
(01:29):
workplace.
For us adults, I think it'sjust kind of the day in age
where we live in, where peoplethink they can get away with it
and it's okay and it's not.
Especially with this monthbeing Mental Health Awareness
(01:50):
Month, I firmly believe thisshould be an issue that we raise
a lot more, because how many ofus have been bullied in a
workplace?
I know I have, when I wasworking at my last place, just
(02:13):
because I didn't fit in or mybackground didn't fit in.
What was there then?
All of a sudden, I kind of feltlike I got pushed out.
I could have chose to stay, butwhy should I sit there and have
to put myself through it when Iwant to be somewhere where I
(02:39):
want to enjoy my job, enjoy thestuff I do for fun and enjoy my
job?
I don't want to have a job thatI dread going to work and to be
bullied every day by somebodywho can't see past their own
(02:59):
imperfections and feel the needto bring somebody else down.
And I'm not going to go outthere and name people.
They know who they are.
That's not what the show isabout.
The show is about raisingawareness, helping our young
people and us adults.
(03:29):
You know, school violence isthat type of violence that
occurs in the school setting.
This can include physicalassault, sexual assault, verbal
abuse and bullying.
School violence can be adevastating impact on victims,
their families and the entireschool community.
Now, anti-bullyinganti-bullying is an effort to
(03:56):
prevent or stop bullying.
Anti-bullying programs can beimplemented in schools and to
this day, they still are beingimplemented.
I don't feel like we're wherewe need to be.
I feel like we have a lot ofwork left to do, and the reason
(04:16):
being is you're seeing itoverflow into the workplace of
adults now.
So that's just this day and agewhere we made it okay for our
kids to do it.
Now also, our kids are growingup and they're seeing it that
it's okay to do and it's not Now.
(04:41):
Hindsight to that is where doyou think these kids are
learning from?
When you go into a job andyou're sitting there having
people spread rumors about youjust to get you try to get
kicked out, that falls underbullying.
(05:04):
You know, I'm not sure whypeople do that when you're not
there to affect their business.
You're there to promote yoursand do the best you can do for
yourself and for people.
To stoop to that level I have areal issue with.
(05:27):
And bullying in the workplaceis any type of repeated,
unwanted, harmful behaviortowards a coworker or
subordinate.
Bullying in the workplace cantake many forms, including
verbal abuse, such as insults,put downs, threats.
(05:47):
Physical abuse, such as hitting, shoving, blocking someone's
way.
Social isolation, such asexcluding someone from meetings,
social events.
Work sabotage, such as grievingsomeone, impossible deadlines
and setting them up for failure.
(06:08):
Now, where I was working, Iworked for myself, but I rented
an office space at a art studiowhere everybody had their own
niche and if you didn't fit in,my impression was they're going
(06:33):
to run you out.
And that's kind of what it gotto the point of and I wasn't
going to have any part of it andI, yeah, still looking for a
new studio.
It's just sad that people takeit to that limit, you know,
(06:56):
especially coming from mybackground.
I don't know if any of you wantto check out our website,
ljvoiceprojectcom.
You'll see a little bit aboutmyself on there and some of the
stuff I've been through.
And you know, to have somebodycall out and say you're nobody
(07:19):
in good amount to know, butnothing in this world, so why
bother?
Really really was something I,when I put this out there.
I wasn't putting it out thereto claim fame to be the best
(07:42):
podcast artist.
I'm just trying to share myexpertise and my wisdom that
I've been through and theresilience that I've built over
the years to overcome all theselife obstacles.
(08:03):
And I'm not anywhere nearbragging.
I have more problems than most,because I'm sure there's
somebody out there who has moreand I'm just here to raise
awareness, explain my side ofstuff that's happened to me and
(08:29):
what's kept me gone, you know,and if I can help somebody, then
I did my part and I firmly donot believe in this bullying BS.
That's one thing I would do notstand for and advocate for.
Bullying in the workplace canhave, you know, a devastating
(08:52):
impact on victims that can leadto stress, anxiety, depression
and even suicidal thoughts.
It can also damage a person'sself-esteem, confidence and make
it difficult for a person to dotheir job.
You know, and I got to thepoint when I was there like I
(09:15):
didn't even want to recordbecause they were banning stuff
on the walls.
They were, you know, hittingbroom handles on the floor just
to mess with my recording and towhere my contract.
I could be there 24-7, but yetthen all of a sudden next thing,
(09:38):
I know I can't be there 24-7because one of the ladies said I
was sleeping there when Iwasn't.
I was going there at night so Icould record, since that was
the only quiet time.
Well, that turned into themhaving somebody stay there for
(09:59):
security because they wereafraid I would break into other
people's units and I just feltlike if I gave them a reason to,
that'd be one thing, but when Ikept to myself and busted my
butt to work on my stuff andkeep to myself.
(10:21):
That's where I took it personaland the biggest downfall, you
know, the biggest thing Ilearned from this is you know I
wasn't ready for that part ofsocial media putting it out
(10:42):
there and getting that littlebit of backlash or the negative
comments.
And you know that's justsomething that comes with the
territory and it's something Igot to get past.
And if I've gotten past some ofthe seller stuff, there's no
(11:04):
reason why I can't get past this.
What do you do if you're bullied?
If you're bullied, there are afew tips you can do.
Talk to the bully directly.
If you feel safe doing so.
You can talk to the bully andexplain how their behavior is
(11:25):
affecting you.
Report the bullying to yoursupervisor or HR director.
If this is at a workplace, youremployer has legal obligations
to protect you from bullying.
Now, I don't know how thisworks.
This could be different than mysituation was, where I was
(11:45):
renting an office space andthere was probably, you know,
another 20 businesses in there.
So it's not like you know.
That's.
The other thing is then theoffice space tried changing my
contract of when I could bethere, my hours of work, even
(12:07):
though they weren't my boss, soI don't know.
If any of you got any tips onthat and want to feel free to
write us.
I'd love to hear from you Nowhow to create more bully free
(12:29):
environments.
There are a number of thingsthat can be done to create a
more bully free environment.
These include, you know, havingan anti-bullying policy.
Training employees on whatbullying is and how to prevent
(12:49):
it.
Taking bullying a complimentcomplaints seriously and
investigating them properly.
Creating a culture of respectand inclusion.
Now I know we covered a littlebit a little fast here, but I
(13:17):
just want to pump one of theseepisodes out to you.
It's been a while.
We're working on Hammering Outa couple other episodes podcasts
since I'm a big, huge, avid bowhunter and it's getting there
time of year up here inWisconsin, and so watch for a
(13:38):
new podcast on that.
It's going to be called Grunt,rattle and Shoot.
It's for just Ray or Josh, amobile hunter who you know is
looking for little tips to hearfrom the experts.
I've got a couple people that Iknow have signed up to come on
(14:02):
the show and give theircontributions.
It's kind of just give that rutreport anything to help the
fellow hunter, and then we'realso gonna venture out to what
(14:23):
we call the legacy sportsunlimited, and that we're gonna
run season one during the NFLfootball season and World Series
just updating sports andanything from Monday morning
quarterback to sports injuries,so you can get your best team on
(14:47):
the field for your fantasyfootball league.
So, yeah, so additional tipsbowling, like you said, be a
good role model.
Children adults learn bywatching the people around them.
If you want to prevent bullyingand be kind and respectful to
(15:10):
others, teach bullying.
Teach children about bullying.
Help children to understandthat bullying is not how to
identify it.
Teach them how to stand up tobullies, how to be, how to
report bullying to a trustedadult.
Create a supportive environment.
(15:30):
Children and adults need tofeel safe and supported in order
to thrive.
Create an environment where thepeople you feel comfortable and
speaking up about bullying andwhere they know that they will
be taken seriously.
(15:50):
By following these tips, we canhelp create a more bullying
free world.
Now I want to thank all my get.
I mean all.
You know the help received.
It is mental health a month.
You know mental health andresilience.
(16:13):
People are increasinglyinterested in learning how to
build resilience and mentalhealth.
Challenges such as anxiety anddepression and stress.
Resilience in the workplace youknow employers are looking for
ways to create new, new and moreresilient workplace workforce
(16:35):
that can thrive in the face ofthe giant change and challenge.
Now, lately I've been writing abook focusing on it being
called the resilient one, andcan't wait until that hits the
stores, you know.
(16:59):
And then, yeah, so go ahead andcheck out our website,
ljvoiceprojectcom slash podcast,and you'll see our website or
our podcast down there.
Don't forget to share with yourfriends and go ahead and click
(17:23):
on any of the links on theirwebsite and then from there we
also have.
Don't forget, check out ourstore.
We are selling wristbands andsoon to be other merchandise on
there.
It's some of its just artprojects.
(17:45):
One thing I've learned fromdoing it you know, being an
addict and stuff like that I'velearned art is a huge, huge
coping skill and you know wehave.
I've done a lot of art projectsand if I can give you any ideas
, I'd love to.
You know I'm not the greatestat some of them, but I've gotten
(18:10):
a lot better.
But we'll post some of them onthere and you know, if you're
interested in buying any of them, go ahead and hit us up.
We're also on, don't forget,twitter, facebook, linkedin,
(18:32):
instagram under ljvoiceproject.
And, yeah, I appreciate youlistening today and, like I say,
like we always say when we'resigning off here, keep hope
alive.
I'm your host, lauren Johnson.
(19:14):
Today we're going to talk aboutsocial violence, anti-bullying
and bullying the workplace.
Now, school violence,anti-bullying and bullying in
the workplace are all seriousissues that can be devastating
impact to victims, which allderive around trauma.
(19:36):
In this episode, we'll explorethe different types of bullying,
what you do if you are beingbullied and how to create a more
bully free environment.
Now, school violence has reallybeen on the news a lot.
Who wants to see schoolviolence?
(19:58):
None of us want to see our kidsget harmed at church, at school
, even church.
The extent bullying has takenplace these days is just
outrageous and it's where it'seven crept out into the
(20:19):
workplace.
For us adults, I think it'sjust kind of the day in age
where we live in, where peoplethink they can get away with it
and it's okay and it's not.
Especially with this monthbeing mental health awareness
(20:40):
month, I firmly believe thisshould be an issue that we raise
a lot more, because how many ofus have been bullied in the
workplace I know I have.
I know, when I was working on myLast Place, you know it was
(21:03):
just because I didn't fit in ormy background didn't fit in.
What was there?
Then, all of a sudden, you know, I kind of felt like I got
pushed out.
I could have chose to stay, butyou know why should I sit there
and have to put myself throughit when I want to be somewhere
(21:27):
where I want to enjoy my job,enjoy the stuff I do for fun and
enjoy my job?
I want to have a job that Idread going to work and to be
bullied every day by somebodywho can't see past their own
(21:49):
imperfections and feel the needto bring somebody else down.
And I'm not going to go outthere and name people.
They know who they are.
That's not what the show isabout.
The show is about raisingawareness, helping our young
people and our us adults.
(22:20):
School violence is that type ofviolence that occurs in the
school setting.
This can include physicalassault, sexual assault, verbal
abuse and bullying.
School violence can be adevastating impact on victims,
their families and the entireschool community.
Now, anti-bullying,anti-bullying is an effort to
(22:46):
prevent or stop bullying.
Anti-bullying programs can beimplemented in schools and to
this day, they still are beingimplemented.
I don't feel like we're wherewe need to be.
I feel like we have a lot ofwork left to do and the reason
(23:06):
being is you're seeing itoverflow into the workplace of
adults now.
So that's just this day and agewhere we made it okay for our
kids to do it.
Now also, our kids are growingup and they're seeing it that
it's okay to do and it's not Now.
(23:31):
Hindsight to that is where doyou think these kids are
learning from?
When you go into a job andyou're sitting there having
people spread rumors about youjust to get you tried to get
kicked out, that falls underbullying.
(23:54):
I'm not sure why people do thatwhen you're not there to affect
their business.
You're there to promote yoursand do the best you can do for
yourself and for people to stoopto that level.
I have a real issue with and.
(24:19):
Bullying in the workplace isany type of repeated, unwanted,
harmful behavior towards acoworker or subordinate.
Bullying in the workplace cantake many forms, including
verbal abuse, such as insults,put-downs.
Physical abuse, such as hitting, shoving, blocking someone's
(24:42):
way.
Social isolation, such asexcluding someone from meetings,
social events.
Work sabotage, such as grievingsomeone, impossible deadlines
and setting them up for failure.
Now I was working.
(25:03):
I worked for myself but Irented an office space at a art
studio where, you know,everybody had their own niche
and if you didn't fit in, myimpression was they are going to
(25:23):
run you out.
And that's kind of what it gotto the point of and I wasn't
going to have any part of it.
And, yeah, still looking for anew studio.
It's just sad that people willtake it to that limit.
You know, especially comingfrom my background.
(25:49):
I don't know if any of you wantto check out our website
ljvoiceprojectcom.
You'll see a little bit aboutmyself on there and some of the
stuff I've been through.
And you know to have somebodycall out and say you're nobody
and good amount to know, butnothing in this world, so why
(26:12):
bother?
Really really was something I….
You know, when I put this outthere, I wasn't putting it out
there to claim fame to being thebest podcast artist.
(26:33):
I'm just trying to share myexpertise and my wisdom that
I've been through and theresilience that I've built over
the years to overcome all theselife obstacles.
And I'm not anywhere nearbragging.
(26:59):
I have more problems than mostbecause I'm sure there's
somebody out there who has more.
And I'm just here to raiseawareness, bringing my side of
stuff that's happened to me andwhat's kept me gone.
(27:20):
You know, and if I can helpsomebody, then I did my part and
I firmly do not believe in thisbullying BS.
That's one thing I would do notstand for and advocate for.
Bullying in the workplace canhave, you know, a devastating
(27:42):
impact on victims that can leadto stress, anxiety, depression
and even suicidal thoughts.
It can also damage a person'sself-esteem, confidence and make
it difficult for a person to dotheir job.
You know, and I got to thepoint when I was there like I
(28:05):
didn't even want to recordbecause they were banning stuff
on the walls.
They were, you know, hittingbroom handles on the floor just
to mess with my recording and towhere my contract.
I could be there 24 seven.
(28:26):
But yet then all of a suddennext and I know I can't be there
24 seven because one of theladies said I was sleeping there
when I wasn't, I was gone thereat night so I could record,
since that was the only quiettime Well, that turned into them
having somebody stay there forsecurities because they were
(28:52):
afraid I would break into otherpeople's units and I just felt
like if I gave them a reason to,that'd be one thing.
But when I kept to myself andbusted my butt to work on my
stuff and keep to myself, that'swhere I took it personal and
(29:15):
the biggest downfall.
You know, the biggest thing Ilearned from this is, you know,
I wasn't ready for that part ofsocial media, putting it out
there and getting that littlebit of backlash or the negative
(29:38):
comments, and you know, that'sjust something comes with the
territory and it's something Igot to get past.
And if I've gotten past, youknow, some of this other stuff,
there's no reason I can't getpast this.
(30:00):
What do you do if you're bullied?
If you're bullied, there are afew tips you can do.
Talk to the bully directory,bully directly If you feel safe
doing so.
You can talk to the bully andexplain how their behavior is
affecting you.
Report the bullying to yoursupervisor or HR director.
(30:20):
If this is at a workplace, youremployer has legal obligations
to protect you from bullying.
Now, I don't know how thisworks.
This could be different than mysituation was, where I was
renting an office space andthere was probably, you know,
another 20 businesses in there,so it's not like you know that's
(30:47):
.
The other thing is then theoffice space tried changing my
contract of when I could bethere, my hours of work, even
though they weren't my boss.
So I don't know if any of youguys have any tips on that and
want to feel free to write us.
I'd love to hear from you Nowhow to create more bully free
(31:19):
environments.
There are a number of thingsthat can be done to create a
more bully free environment.
These include, you know, havingan anti-bullying policy,
training employees on whatbullying is and how to prevent
(31:39):
it, taking bullying a complimentcomplaints seriously and
investigating them properly.
Creating a culture of respectand inclusion.
Now and I'm going to cover it alittle bit, a little fast here,
(32:06):
but I just want to pump one ofthese episodes out to you.
It's been a while.
We're working on a hammer.
Now it's a couple otherepisodes or podcasts since this
big, huge, avid bow hunter andit's getting there time of year
up here in Wisconsin, and sowatch for a new podcast on that.
(32:29):
It's going to be called Grunt,rattle and Shoot.
It's for just a radio Joshmobile hunter, who you know is
looking for little tips to hearfrom the experts.
I've got a couple people that Iknow have signed up to come on
(32:52):
the show and give theircontributions.
It's kind of just give that rutreport anything to help the
fellow hunter.
And then we're also gonnaventure out to what we call the
(33:14):
legacy sports unlimited and thatwe're gonna run season one
during the NFL football seasonand World Series, just updating
sports, true, and anything fromMonday morning quarterback to
sports and sports injuries, soyou can get your best team on
(33:37):
the field for your fantasyfootball league.
So yeah, so additional tipsbowling, like you said, be a
good role model.
Children, adults learn bywatching the people around them.
If you want to prevent bullyingand be kind and respectful to
(34:00):
others, teach bullying.
Teach children about bullying.
Help children to understandthat bullying is not how to
identify it.
Teach them how to stand up tobullies, how to be, how to
report bullying to a trustedadult.
Create a supportive environment.
(34:20):
Children and adults need tofeel safe and supported in order
to thrive.
Create an environment where thepeople you feel comfortable and
speaking up about bullying andwhere they know that they will
be taken seriously.
(34:40):
By following these tips, we canhelp create a more bullying
free world.
Now I want to thank all my get.
I mean all you know the helpreceived.
It is mental health a month, youknow, mental health and
(35:02):
resilience.
People are increasinglyinterested in learning how to
build resilience and mentalhealth challenges such as
anxiety and depression andstress.
Resilience in the workplace youknow employers are looking for
ways to create new, new and moreresilient workplace workforce
(35:25):
that can thrive in the face ofthe giant change and challenge.
Now, lately I've been writing abook focusing on it being
called the resilient one andcan't wait until that hits the
stores, you know, and then, yeah, so go ahead and check out our
(36:00):
website, ljvoiceprojectcom slashpodcast, and you'll see our
website or our podcast downthere.
Don't forget to share with yourfriends and go ahead and click
on any of the links on theirwebsite and then from there we
(36:20):
also have, don't forget, checkout our store.
We are selling wristbands andsoon to be, other merchandise on
there.
It's some of its just artprojects.
One thing I've learned fromdoing it, you know, being an
addict and stuff like that, I'velearned art is a huge, huge
(36:46):
coping skill and you know wehave.
I've done a lot of art projectsand if I can give you any ideas
I'd love to.
You know I'm not the greatestthat some of them, but I've
gotten a lot better.
But we'll post some of them onthere and, you know, if you're
interested in buying any of them, go ahead and hit us up.
(37:09):
We're also on, don't forget,twitter, facebook, linkedin,
instagram under ljvoiceproject.
And, yeah, I appreciate youlistening today and, like I say,
(37:32):
like we always say when we'resigning off here, keep hope live
.
Welcome to another podcast show of War of
the Mind.
I'm your host, lauren Johnson.
Today we're going to talk aboutsocial violence, anti-bullying
and bullying the workplace.
Now, school violence,anti-bullying and bullying in
the workplace are all seriousissues that can be devastating
(00:41):
impact to victims, which allderive around trauma.
In this episode we'll explorethe different types of bullying,
what you do if you are beingbullied and how to create a more
bully-free environment.
Now school violence has reallybeen on the news a lot.
(01:05):
Who wants to see schoolviolence?
None of us want to see our kidsget harmed at church, at school
, even church.
The extent of bullying that istaking place these days is just
outrageous, and it's where it'seven crept out into the
(01:29):
workplace.
For us adults, I think it'sjust kind of the day in age
where we live in, where peoplethink they can get away with it
and it's okay and it's not.
Especially with this monthbeing Mental Health Awareness
(01:50):
Month, I firmly believe thisshould be an issue that we raise
a lot more, because how many ofus have been bullied in a
workplace?
I know I have, when I wasworking at my last place, just
(02:13):
because I didn't fit in or mybackground didn't fit in.
What was there then?
All of a sudden, I kind of feltlike I got pushed out.
I could have chose to stay, butwhy should I sit there and have
to put myself through it when Iwant to be somewhere where I
(02:39):
want to enjoy my job, enjoy thestuff I do for fun and enjoy my
job?
I don't want to have a job thatI dread going to work and to be
bullied every day by somebodywho can't see past their own
(02:59):
imperfections and feel the needto bring somebody else down.
And I'm not going to go outthere and name people.
They know who they are.
That's not what the show isabout.
The show is about raisingawareness, helping our young
people and us adults.
(03:29):
You know, school violence isthat type of violence that
occurs in the school setting.
This can include physicalassault, sexual assault, verbal
abuse and bullying.
School violence can be adevastating impact on victims,
their families and the entireschool community.
Now, anti-bullyinganti-bullying is an effort to
(03:56):
prevent or stop bullying.
Anti-bullying programs can beimplemented in schools and to
this day, they still are beingimplemented.
I don't feel like we're wherewe need to be.
I feel like we have a lot ofwork left to do, and the reason
(04:16):
being is you're seeing itoverflow into the workplace of
adults now.
So that's just this day and agewhere we made it okay for our
kids to do it.
Now also, our kids are growingup and they're seeing it that
it's okay to do and it's not Now.
(04:41):
Hindsight to that is where doyou think these kids are
learning from?
When you go into a job andyou're sitting there having
people spread rumors about youjust to get you try to get
kicked out, that falls underbullying.
(05:04):
You know, I'm not sure whypeople do that when you're not
there to affect their business.
You're there to promote yoursand do the best you can do for
yourself and for people.
To stoop to that level I have areal issue with.
(05:27):
And bullying in the workplaceis any type of repeated,
unwanted, harmful behaviortowards a coworker or
subordinate.
Bullying in the workplace cantake many forms, including
verbal abuse, such as insults,put downs, threats.
(05:47):
Physical abuse, such as hitting, shoving, blocking someone's
way.
Social isolation, such asexcluding someone from meetings,
social events.
Work sabotage, such as grievingsomeone, impossible deadlines
and setting them up for failure.
(06:08):
Now, where I was working, Iworked for myself, but I rented
an office space at a art studiowhere everybody had their own
niche and if you didn't fit in,my impression was they're going
(06:33):
to run you out.
And that's kind of what it gotto the point of and I wasn't
going to have any part of it andI, yeah, still looking for a
new studio.
It's just sad that people takeit to that limit, you know,
(06:56):
especially coming from mybackground.
I don't know if any of you wantto check out our website,
ljvoiceprojectcom.
You'll see a little bit aboutmyself on there and some of the
stuff I've been through.
And you know, to have somebodycall out and say you're nobody
(07:19):
in good amount to know, butnothing in this world, so why
bother?
Really really was something I,when I put this out there.
I wasn't putting it out thereto claim fame to be the best
(07:42):
podcast artist.
I'm just trying to share myexpertise and my wisdom that
I've been through and theresilience that I've built over
the years to overcome all theselife obstacles.
(08:03):
And I'm not anywhere nearbragging.
I have more problems than most,because I'm sure there's
somebody out there who has moreand I'm just here to raise
awareness, explain my side ofstuff that's happened to me and
(08:29):
what's kept me gone, you know,and if I can help somebody, then
I did my part and I firmly donot believe in this bullying BS.
That's one thing I would do notstand for and advocate for.
Bullying in the workplace canhave, you know, a devastating
(08:52):
impact on victims that can leadto stress, anxiety, depression
and even suicidal thoughts.
It can also damage a person'sself-esteem, confidence and make
it difficult for a person to dotheir job.
You know, and I got to thepoint when I was there like I
(09:15):
didn't even want to recordbecause they were banning stuff
on the walls.
They were, you know, hittingbroom handles on the floor just
to mess with my recording and towhere my contract.
I could be there 24-7, but yetthen all of a sudden next thing,
(09:38):
I know I can't be there 24-7because one of the ladies said I
was sleeping there when Iwasn't.
I was going there at night so Icould record, since that was
the only quiet time.
Well, that turned into themhaving somebody stay there for
(09:59):
security because they wereafraid I would break into other
people's units and I just feltlike if I gave them a reason to,
that'd be one thing, but when Ikept to myself and busted my
butt to work on my stuff andkeep to myself.
(10:21):
That's where I took it personaland the biggest downfall, you
know, the biggest thing Ilearned from this is you know I
wasn't ready for that part ofsocial media putting it out
(10:42):
there and getting that littlebit of backlash or the negative
comments.
And you know that's justsomething that comes with the
territory and it's something Igot to get past.
And if I've gotten past some ofthe seller stuff, there's no
(11:04):
reason why I can't get past this.
What do you do if you're bullied?
If you're bullied, there are afew tips you can do.
Talk to the bully directly.
If you feel safe doing so.
You can talk to the bully andexplain how their behavior is
(11:25):
affecting you.
Report the bullying to yoursupervisor or HR director.
If this is at a workplace, youremployer has legal obligations
to protect you from bullying.
Now, I don't know how thisworks.
This could be different than mysituation was, where I was
(11:45):
renting an office space andthere was probably, you know,
another 20 businesses in there.
So it's not like you know.
That's.
The other thing is then theoffice space tried changing my
contract of when I could bethere, my hours of work, even
(12:07):
though they weren't my boss, soI don't know.
If any of you got any tips onthat and want to feel free to
write us.
I'd love to hear from you Nowhow to create more bully free
(12:29):
environments.
There are a number of thingsthat can be done to create a
more bully free environment.
These include, you know, havingan anti-bullying policy.
Training employees on whatbullying is and how to prevent
(12:49):
it.
Taking bullying a complimentcomplaints seriously and
investigating them properly.
Creating a culture of respectand inclusion.
Now I know we covered a littlebit a little fast here, but I
(13:17):
just want to pump one of theseepisodes out to you.
It's been a while.
We're working on Hammering Outa couple other episodes podcasts
since I'm a big, huge, avid bowhunter and it's getting there
time of year up here inWisconsin, and so watch for a
(13:38):
new podcast on that.
It's going to be called Grunt,rattle and Shoot.
It's for just Ray or Josh, amobile hunter who you know is
looking for little tips to hearfrom the experts.
I've got a couple people that Iknow have signed up to come on
(14:02):
the show and give theircontributions.
It's kind of just give that rutreport anything to help the
fellow hunter, and then we'realso gonna venture out to what
(14:23):
we call the legacy sportsunlimited, and that we're gonna
run season one during the NFLfootball season and World Series
just updating sports andanything from Monday morning
quarterback to sports injuries,so you can get your best team on
(14:47):
the field for your fantasyfootball league.
So, yeah, so additional tipsbowling, like you said, be a
good role model.
Children adults learn bywatching the people around them.
If you want to prevent bullyingand be kind and respectful to
(15:10):
others, teach bullying.
Teach children about bullying.
Help children to understandthat bullying is not how to
identify it.
Teach them how to stand up tobullies, how to be, how to
report bullying to a trustedadult.
Create a supportive environment.
(15:30):
Children and adults need tofeel safe and supported in order
to thrive.
Create an environment where thepeople you feel comfortable and
speaking up about bullying andwhere they know that they will
be taken seriously.
(15:50):
By following these tips, we canhelp create a more bullying
free world.
Now I want to thank all my get.
I mean all.
You know the help received.
It is mental health a month.
You know mental health andresilience.
(16:13):
People are increasinglyinterested in learning how to
build resilience and mentalhealth.
Challenges such as anxiety anddepression and stress.
Resilience in the workplace youknow employers are looking for
ways to create new, new and moreresilient workplace workforce
(16:35):
that can thrive in the face ofthe giant change and challenge.
Now, lately I've been writing abook focusing on it being
called the resilient one, andcan't wait until that hits the
stores, you know.
(16:59):
And then, yeah, so go ahead andcheck out our website,
ljvoiceprojectcom slash podcast,and you'll see our website or
our podcast down there.
Don't forget to share with yourfriends and go ahead and click
(17:23):
on any of the links on theirwebsite and then from there we
also have.
Don't forget, check out ourstore.
We are selling wristbands andsoon to be other merchandise on
there.
It's some of its just artprojects.
(17:45):
One thing I've learned fromdoing it you know, being an
addict and stuff like that I'velearned art is a huge, huge
coping skill and you know wehave.
I've done a lot of art projectsand if I can give you any ideas
, I'd love to.
You know I'm not the greatestat some of them, but I've gotten
(18:10):
a lot better.
But we'll post some of them onthere and you know, if you're
interested in buying any of them, go ahead and hit us up.
We're also on, don't forget,twitter, facebook, linkedin,
(18:32):
instagram under ljvoiceproject.
And, yeah, I appreciate youlistening today and, like I say,
like we always say when we'resigning off here, keep hope
alive.
I'm your host, lauren Johnson.
(19:14):
Today we're going to talk aboutsocial violence, anti-bullying
and bullying the workplace.
Now, school violence,anti-bullying and bullying in
the workplace are all seriousissues that can be devastating
impact to victims, which allderive around trauma.
(19:36):
In this episode, we'll explorethe different types of bullying,
what you do if you are beingbullied and how to create a more
bully free environment.
Now, school violence has reallybeen on the news a lot.
Who wants to see schoolviolence?
(19:58):
None of us want to see our kidsget harmed at church, at school
, even church.
The extent bullying has takenplace these days is just
outrageous and it's where it'seven crept out into the
(20:19):
workplace.
For us adults, I think it'sjust kind of the day in age
where we live in, where peoplethink they can get away with it
and it's okay and it's not.
Especially with this monthbeing mental health awareness
(20:40):
month, I firmly believe thisshould be an issue that we raise
a lot more, because how many ofus have been bullied in the
workplace I know I have.
I know, when I was working on myLast Place, you know it was
(21:03):
just because I didn't fit in ormy background didn't fit in.
What was there?
Then, all of a sudden, you know, I kind of felt like I got
pushed out.
I could have chose to stay, butyou know why should I sit there
and have to put myself throughit when I want to be somewhere
(21:27):
where I want to enjoy my job,enjoy the stuff I do for fun and
enjoy my job?
I want to have a job that Idread going to work and to be
bullied every day by somebodywho can't see past their own
(21:49):
imperfections and feel the needto bring somebody else down.
And I'm not going to go outthere and name people.
They know who they are.
That's not what the show isabout.
The show is about raisingawareness, helping our young
people and our us adults.
(22:20):
School violence is that type ofviolence that occurs in the
school setting.
This can include physicalassault, sexual assault, verbal
abuse and bullying.
School violence can be adevastating impact on victims,
their families and the entireschool community.
Now, anti-bullying,anti-bullying is an effort to
(22:46):
prevent or stop bullying.
Anti-bullying programs can beimplemented in schools and to
this day, they still are beingimplemented.
I don't feel like we're wherewe need to be.
I feel like we have a lot ofwork left to do and the reason
(23:06):
being is you're seeing itoverflow into the workplace of
adults now.
So that's just this day and agewhere we made it okay for our
kids to do it.
Now also, our kids are growingup and they're seeing it that
it's okay to do and it's not Now.
(23:31):
Hindsight to that is where doyou think these kids are
learning from?
When you go into a job andyou're sitting there having
people spread rumors about youjust to get you tried to get
kicked out, that falls underbullying.
(23:54):
I'm not sure why people do thatwhen you're not there to affect
their business.
You're there to promote yoursand do the best you can do for
yourself and for people to stoopto that level.
I have a real issue with and.
(24:19):
Bullying in the workplace isany type of repeated, unwanted,
harmful behavior towards acoworker or subordinate.
Bullying in the workplace cantake many forms, including
verbal abuse, such as insults,put-downs.
Physical abuse, such as hitting, shoving, blocking someone's
(24:42):
way.
Social isolation, such asexcluding someone from meetings,
social events.
Work sabotage, such as grievingsomeone, impossible deadlines
and setting them up for failure.
Now I was working.
(25:03):
I worked for myself but Irented an office space at a art
studio where, you know,everybody had their own niche
and if you didn't fit in, myimpression was they are going to
(25:23):
run you out.
And that's kind of what it gotto the point of and I wasn't
going to have any part of it.
And, yeah, still looking for anew studio.
It's just sad that people willtake it to that limit.
You know, especially comingfrom my background.
(25:49):
I don't know if any of you wantto check out our website
ljvoiceprojectcom.
You'll see a little bit aboutmyself on there and some of the
stuff I've been through.
And you know to have somebodycall out and say you're nobody
and good amount to know, butnothing in this world, so why
(26:12):
bother?
Really really was something I….
You know, when I put this outthere, I wasn't putting it out
there to claim fame to being thebest podcast artist.
(26:33):
I'm just trying to share myexpertise and my wisdom that
I've been through and theresilience that I've built over
the years to overcome all theselife obstacles.
And I'm not anywhere nearbragging.
(26:59):
I have more problems than mostbecause I'm sure there's
somebody out there who has more.
And I'm just here to raiseawareness, bringing my side of
stuff that's happened to me andwhat's kept me gone.
(27:20):
You know, and if I can helpsomebody, then I did my part and
I firmly do not believe in thisbullying BS.
That's one thing I would do notstand for and advocate for.
Bullying in the workplace canhave, you know, a devastating
(27:42):
impact on victims that can leadto stress, anxiety, depression
and even suicidal thoughts.
It can also damage a person'sself-esteem, confidence and make
it difficult for a person to dotheir job.
You know, and I got to thepoint when I was there like I
(28:05):
didn't even want to recordbecause they were banning stuff
on the walls.
They were, you know, hittingbroom handles on the floor just
to mess with my recording and towhere my contract.
I could be there 24 seven.
(28:26):
But yet then all of a suddennext and I know I can't be there
24 seven because one of theladies said I was sleeping there
when I wasn't, I was gone thereat night so I could record,
since that was the only quiettime Well, that turned into them
having somebody stay there forsecurities because they were
(28:52):
afraid I would break into otherpeople's units and I just felt
like if I gave them a reason to,that'd be one thing.
But when I kept to myself andbusted my butt to work on my
stuff and keep to myself, that'swhere I took it personal and
(29:15):
the biggest downfall.
You know, the biggest thing Ilearned from this is, you know,
I wasn't ready for that part ofsocial media, putting it out
there and getting that littlebit of backlash or the negative
(29:38):
comments, and you know, that'sjust something comes with the
territory and it's something Igot to get past.
And if I've gotten past, youknow, some of this other stuff,
there's no reason I can't getpast this.
(30:00):
What do you do if you're bullied?
If you're bullied, there are afew tips you can do.
Talk to the bully directory,bully directly If you feel safe
doing so.
You can talk to the bully andexplain how their behavior is
affecting you.
Report the bullying to yoursupervisor or HR director.
(30:20):
If this is at a workplace, youremployer has legal obligations
to protect you from bullying.
Now, I don't know how thisworks.
This could be different than mysituation was, where I was
renting an office space andthere was probably, you know,
another 20 businesses in there,so it's not like you know that's
(30:47):
.
The other thing is then theoffice space tried changing my
contract of when I could bethere, my hours of work, even
though they weren't my boss.
So I don't know if any of youguys have any tips on that and
want to feel free to write us.
I'd love to hear from you Nowhow to create more bully free
(31:19):
environments.
There are a number of thingsthat can be done to create a
more bully free environment.
These include, you know, havingan anti-bullying policy,
training employees on whatbullying is and how to prevent
(31:39):
it, taking bullying a complimentcomplaints seriously and
investigating them properly.
Creating a culture of respectand inclusion.
Now and I'm going to cover it alittle bit, a little fast here,
(32:06):
but I just want to pump one ofthese episodes out to you.
It's been a while.
We're working on a hammer.
Now it's a couple otherepisodes or podcasts since this
big, huge, avid bow hunter andit's getting there time of year
up here in Wisconsin, and sowatch for a new podcast on that.
(32:29):
It's going to be called Grunt,rattle and Shoot.
It's for just a radio Joshmobile hunter, who you know is
looking for little tips to hearfrom the experts.
I've got a couple people that Iknow have signed up to come on
(32:52):
the show and give theircontributions.
It's kind of just give that rutreport anything to help the
fellow hunter.
And then we're also gonnaventure out to what we call the
(33:14):
legacy sports unlimited and thatwe're gonna run season one
during the NFL football seasonand World Series, just updating
sports, true, and anything fromMonday morning quarterback to
sports and sports injuries, soyou can get your best team on
(33:37):
the field for your fantasyfootball league.
So yeah, so additional tipsbowling, like you said, be a
good role model.
Children, adults learn bywatching the people around them.
If you want to prevent bullyingand be kind and respectful to
(34:00):
others, teach bullying.
Teach children about bullying.
Help children to understandthat bullying is not how to
identify it.
Teach them how to stand up tobullies, how to be, how to
report bullying to a trustedadult.
Create a supportive environment.
(34:20):
Children and adults need tofeel safe and supported in order
to thrive.
Create an environment where thepeople you feel comfortable and
speaking up about bullying andwhere they know that they will
be taken seriously.
(34:40):
By following these tips, we canhelp create a more bullying
free world.
Now I want to thank all my get.
I mean all you know the helpreceived.
It is mental health a month, youknow, mental health and
(35:02):
resilience.
People are increasinglyinterested in learning how to
build resilience and mentalhealth challenges such as
anxiety and depression andstress.
Resilience in the workplace youknow employers are looking for
ways to create new, new and moreresilient workplace workforce
(35:25):
that can thrive in the face ofthe giant change and challenge.
Now, lately I've been writing abook focusing on it being
called the resilient one andcan't wait until that hits the
stores, you know, and then, yeah, so go ahead and check out our
(36:00):
website, ljvoiceprojectcom slashpodcast, and you'll see our
website or our podcast downthere.
Don't forget to share with yourfriends and go ahead and click
on any of the links on theirwebsite and then from there we
(36:20):
also have, don't forget, checkout our store.
We are selling wristbands andsoon to be, other merchandise on
there.
It's some of its just artprojects.
One thing I've learned fromdoing it, you know, being an
addict and stuff like that, I'velearned art is a huge, huge
(36:46):
coping skill and you know wehave.
I've done a lot of art projectsand if I can give you any ideas
I'd love to.
You know I'm not the greatestthat some of them, but I've
gotten a lot better.
But we'll post some of them onthere and, you know, if you're
interested in buying any of them, go ahead and hit us up.
(37:09):
We're also on, don't forget,twitter, facebook, linkedin,
instagram under ljvoiceproject.
And, yeah, I appreciate youlistening today and, like I say,
(37:32):
like we always say when we'resigning off here, keep hope live
.
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