Taking back power and addressing gaslighting behaviour at work

GUEST– Debbie Goodman, CEO at Jack Hammer Global<br /> <br /> In recent years, the term gaslighting has entered the public lexicon after this toxic behaviour became better identified and understood in personal and romantic relationships. Less well-understood, is the fact that gaslighting is also a popular game played by bullies and narcissists in the workplace, and that this has a devastating impact on both the individual victim, as well as the culture and performance of teams and businesses, a leadership expert says. “Very few people – if indeed any – can claim that they have never felt stressed or anxious as a result of challenging workplace relationships.<br /> <br /> Most working professionals have to manage complex relationships on the daily - perhaps with a colleague who is a jerk, with difficult clients or a boss that falls short in the compassionate leadership department,” says Debbie Goodman, bestselling author and CEO at Jack Hammer Global, Africa’s largest executive search firm. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>