Radio 702 on the Clement Manyathela show
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I had the pleasure of being interview on Radio 702 on the Clement Manyathela show today. The discussion was on toxic behaviour in the workplace. The listeners who called in, shared their stories of how they were bullied or that they know of someone who was bullied. Employee’s crying before work because they feel trapped; they don’t want to face yet another day of stress and rejection, but they really need the job. For some people the mental stress has started to affect them physically as they have been in a “fight or flight” mode for a prolonged period of time. With the clients whom I coach in such environments, I encourage them to pause and reflect. It is about how we respond to what we perceive as adverse or challenging that invokes an experience of stress.
Generally speaking, we have two options: stay and navigate the toxicity, or leave. It may sound like an easy choice, but it is not. In terms of reflection a person can ask themselves:
How do I respond when I encounter toxic behaviours?
What role can I play in shifting the situation?
From a labour law perspective, what can I do?
Is this worth my mental health?
What is preventing me from leaving or staying?
As we go back into our offices, let’s be kind to each other and be considerate of what our colleagues might be challenged with. When you have a moment, listen to the podcast https://lnkd.in/dKRYy-Sk
Article by Irisha Luhanga