Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Mobbing: Expert Tips from Zoe Fragou (Ep. 146)
Have you ever wondered why some individuals in your workplace seem to be targeted with rumors, isolation, or even task manipulation?
If so, you're not alone. In today's episode, we delve deep into an issue that's unfortunately widespread yet often swept under the rug – mobbing or workplace bullying.
Host Denise Cooper is joined by the highly esteemed Organisational Psychologist, Zoe Fragou. Zoe brings a wealth of knowledge to this important topic, backed by her qualifications which include an MSc in Human Resources Management, a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship, and a Certificate in Agile Leadership.
In this enlightening conversation, Zoe takes us through a deep dive on the topic of mobbing. Mobbing refers to the targetted act of trying to push someone out of an organization. Most often, this happens because a person thinks differently, they represent a change in the status quo, or they're being targetted for being part of a historically marginalized community.
Fragou highlights that mobbing is not a random act but an intentional, damaging strategy often targeted towards individuals bringing changes or diversity to the workplace. She stresses on the need to focus on the harmful actions rather than the underlying motivations. Moreover, Zoe imparts practical strategies to spot and counteract mobbing, emphasizing the significance of respecting personal boundaries and tackling toxic behaviors head-on. Be sure to listen to our first interview with Zoe Fragou, available to listen to here. If you've been wanting to understand the complexities of workplace bullying better and equip yourself with effective strategies to counteract it, this episode with Zoe Fragou is just what you need.
THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW
- Are people intentional when they're targeting others with mobbing behaviors? [05:34]
- What role does insecurity play in people's decision to mob others in the workplace? [12:57]
- What is the difference between conflict management and conflict resolution? [20:13]
- What might you say to someone who has been victimized by this behavior in the past? How might one begin to empower themselves after experiencing hurt? [24:41]
KEEP UP WITH ZOE FRAGOU
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ZOE FRAGOU'S BIO
oe Fragou is an Organisational Psychologist with an MSc in Human Resources Management, a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship and a Certificate in Agile Leadership.
She is operating professionally in the full spectrum of her science, taking over projects of culture transformation, employee training and development, business coaching, personal branding, public speaking, and writing, for both private and corporate clients globally.
She is a mentor for Women on Top, a feministic organization trying to bring equality in the workspace, a senior member of the Hellenic Institute of Coaching, and was voted best career coach in the Global Coaching Conference of 2021.
