Dr. Rob Fazio on Workplace Incivility, Toxic Workplace Culture, and Bullying

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Civility Matters, performance psychologist and author Dr. Rob Fazio explores how workplace incivility, bullying, and rudeness erode trust, performance, and well-being. We look at the psychology of power, control, and fear, and discuss why abusive leadership and so-called “tough” management often create a toxic workplace culture. We discuss how to recognize early warning signs of a toxic culture, the hidden costs of tolerating bullies, and the risks for both individuals and organizations. Dr. Fazio shares practical strategies for leaders, HR professionals, and managers who want to strengthen workplace communication, improve leadership and respect, and build a healthier culture where people feel safe speaking up.Dr Fazio's Bio:Dr. Rob Fazio is a psychologist, speaker and executive coach known for his candor and warmth. He is able to connect with people where they are and challenge them to get them to where they want to go. He places a premium on balancing behavior change with business outcomes. Dr. Fazio is considered a turnaround expert as he is often called upon to tackle the thorniest organizational challenges and advise tough-minded alpha executives and elite talent, such as CEOs, surgeons, litigators, and wealth managers. He developed the Motivational Currency® Calculator, a self-assessment that helps people understand their own and their colleagues’ motivators and how to tap into that to facilitate improved communication and heightened collaboration. A recognized expert in intentional leadership and protecting oneself and others from dysfunctional behavior, he penned two books, Simple is the New Smart and the WSJ bestseller, BullyProof: Using Subtle Strength to Influence Alphas and Strengthen Society. His strategies have been featured in outlets including CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News and his thought leadership has appeared online and in print within publications including Success Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, and CEO Magazine. He is the founder and president of the nonprofit, Hold the Door for Others, that equips and challenges people to grow through loss, trauma, and adversity.More about Dr. Fazio: https://onpointadvising.com/For more on my work on rudeness and incivility, you can find information at:www.activatesuccess.orgwww.rudenessrehab.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmobrienphd/https://www.youtube.com/@RudenessRehab