{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66900f20cfb7aba3d34c6ee3/6a1e19810a986a85da7261f6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Workplace Bullying: How to Reclaim Your Agency From a Toxic Boss | Andy Regal","description":"<p>Workplace bullying is more common than many people realize. And when the person causing the harm is your boss, the effects can reach far beyond the office.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Richard talks with Andy Regal, author of Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing. Andy is an award-winning media executive, workplace bullying expert, speaker, and coach who has held leadership roles at Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and The Wall Street Journal.</p><p><br></p><p>Andy shares his own experience navigating toxic workplace environments and explains why bullying is not simply a difficult personality clash or a bad day at the office. It is repeated, targeted behavior that does not help the employee or the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Richard and Andy discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>- Why talented, dedicated employees are often targeted by bully bosses</p><p>- How workplace bullying affects confidence, identity, health, and relationships</p><p>- Why working harder is not always enough to change a toxic dynamic</p><p>- The “brilliant jerk” problem and the hidden cost to organizations</p><p>- Why employees often feel powerless when the bully is in a position of authority</p><p>- The Heaven’s Reward Fallacy: the belief that good work will always be rewarded</p><p>- How leaders can build healthier workplace cultures by listening before judging</p><p>- Why reclaiming your agency matters, even when you cannot control your boss</p><p><br></p><p>Andy also shares practical guidance for separating your self-worth from a toxic boss’s behavior and remembering who you were before the bullying began.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Andy Regal and Surviving Bully Culture: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Bully-Culture-Navigating-Workplace-ebook/dp/B0GNSTWFR7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AJELLVO0UTDZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dmYpFHJRRGhBINy0Rf26BA.zPVqMoYWLenPnBYwD6usVrvNj8VDuwU7N0ddKgscpIk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=andrew+regal+surviving+bully+culture&amp;qid=1780351927&amp;sprefix=andrew+regal+sur%2Caps%2C398&amp;sr=8-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://a.co/d/0ahD914q</a></p><p><br></p><p>Download Andy’s free bullying recovery guide: <a href=\"http://bullyingrecoveryguide.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bullyingrecoveryguide.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>I’m Richard Taliaferro. I’m a certified career coach, specializing in helping mid-stage professionals find the work that works for them. I'm sharing my thoughts on careers, and more, and how I can help you achieve your goals. Find out more at: <a href=\"https://www.richardtaliaferro.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.richardtaliaferro.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To get my weekly newsletter with more career tips and insights, click here: <a href=\"https://www.richardtaliaferro.com/emails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.richardtaliaferro.com/emails</a></p><p><br></p><p>#WorkplaceBullying #ToxicWorkplace #ToxicBoss #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #CareerHealth #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthAtWork #SurvivingBullyCulture</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Richard Taliaferro"}