Stephen Teo, PhD

Prof of HRM, Meaningful work, Well-being (stress, bullying & engagement), FAHRI, FCIPD, FRSA, member SIOP, schnauzer lover 🇦🇺, work&wellbeinglab

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Educational Post

[Elizabeth Shaw - Overcoming Narcissist Abuse. @CoachElizabethS]

I'm fine being the villain in your story because in mine you're a pathological narcissist without integrity, honesty, emotional intelligence or the maturity to take responsibility

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Do you have an abusive manager? Know this: You are not your boss, and their leadership style doesn’t have to define yours. https://t.co/yfxyHM5tSy

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Workplace Bullying should never be considered an acceptable approach to management. It undermines the principles of respect and collaboration that are essential for a healthy workplace environment. https://t.co/dNuAYIKjJd

[The Straits Times @straits_times]

Malaysian parents welcome new anti-bullying law https://t.co/rohkmWclDF

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Workplace bullies are often perceived as cowardly individuals who resort to intimidation and harassment rather than engaging in constructive communication. Their choice to bully reflects a lack of maturity and an unwillingness to participate in meaningful dialogue & perspectives.

[The Exit Code @The_Exit_Code]

The narcissist’s actual karma: they end up surrounded by people like themselves. Manipulators. Users. Liars. They can’t maintain real relationships. So they’re stuck in a cycle of shallow connections with equally toxic people. That’s not punishment. That’s just their reality.

[Nithya Shri @Nithya_Shrii]

No job environment should be so hostile and so toxic that it makes the employee need therapy. That is a damn shame.

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Toxic positivity is the belief that people should maintain a positive mindset no matter how dire or difficult a situation is. While there are benefits to being optimistic and engaging in positive thinking, toxic positivity rejects all difficult emotions in favor of a cheerful

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Manipulative bosses protect their titles by hurting only a chosen few while charming everyone else, so when the victim finally speaks, nobody believes them.

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Jealousy and insecurities will have a bully lying about someone they should be learning from.

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Adult bullies target people with differences from themselves, especially those who have high morals and integrity. If a new employee refuses to join an established clique, adult bullies target them. If new employees do not conform, they also may be targeted.

[Stephen Teo, PhD @DrStephenTeo]

Our research shows cabin crew keep us safe whilst flying. It is time to support better conditions for their future working lives. https://t.co/NtpNFBQl6M

[S.🎧 @1ssve]

Working remotely made people realize they don’t hate work, they hate TOXIC, FAKE people.

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Workplace bullies thrive on control. They want you to question your worth, doubt your instincts, and eventually give up. Don't.

Every time you stand your ground, every time you refuse to bend to manipulation, you chip away at their power.

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

When you terminate an employee due to performance issues, office politics, or force them to resign by creating a toxic environment, remember this:

They will move on.
In a few months, they’ll find better opportunities, rebuild their confidence, and thrive elsewhere.

But they’ll never forget how you treated them.

How you shouted, humiliated, and misunderstood them, simply because your ego got in the way of basic empathy.

They might never speak about it.
But they’ll carry the scars, silently.

Power should never come at the cost of someone’s dignity.

[Stephen Teo, PhD @DrStephenTeo]

This is so accurate! I find dark leadership is protected in the workplace as all that talk about #pschosocialsafety is rhetoric

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Psychopaths in the workplace often focus on the most talented and capable employees. They use micromanagement and harsh words to undermine these individuals. By insulting mocking and harassing them they aim to break down their self-esteem and confidence
https://t.co/P1pDI2IGEc