End Toxic Communication by Standing up to Bullies (Live)

Another week, another live stream. This time, we discuss toxic communication and standing up to bullies.

Bullying is pervasive and exists beyond our fledgling years. We want to equip you with communication tools that will ensure you can have successful social interactions...and part of that includes dealing with people who communicate in toxic ways.

We ground our conversation in Stoic beliefs and tenets from the philosophy of Stoicism, because it allows you to be prepared come what may, and to have the peace of mind that all that we can control is our own behavior (and by extension, our communication).

Some ways of ending toxic communication, exhibited by a bully are the following:

laugh it off, try to find humor in the hurtful comments, if you're into self-deprecating humor, go for it!
be kind and show compassion because bullies are people too, and only hurt people hurt people
hold an intervention, gather the data concerning toxic communication and put a stop to it
speak to your peers and coworkers about the situation and collect data
schedule an in-person one-on-one meeting with the bully and get to the bottom of it once and for all
dissolve your ego: it's not about you, you're not even in the picture; think of it as you are watching a TV show and the bully is a character on that show...you're impervious to their behavior because it has no bearing on your self-worth or real life
know thyself: you know your self-worth and you know yourself

Take action and surround yourself with a caring support network to help you get through it. Know that the toxic behavior the bully is demonstrating has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them!

Try your best to be rubber and not glue. Don't let the hurtful words or behavior stick to you! They're meaningless and untrue.

Remember, bullying can only affect you if you allow it to. Nobody has the power to take your power away from you, so long as you don't give it away. Take back your power and your control.

If you want to learn more about conflict resolution and mediation, check out these Explearning lessons:

We mentioned Adam Grant's exercise that he does with his students. It's called "Reflected Best Self Exercise" and you should definitely carve out some time to complete it because it'll work wonders on your morale and self-worth.

About the Author and the Explearning Academy:

Meet Mary Daphne, the founder of the Explearning Academy. She specializes in helping professionals build strong communication habits, refine their executive presence, and achieve personal growth. The Explearning Academy is designed for those looking to boost their social fluency, advance their careers, and confidently navigate any social setting. Through a flexible blend of self-study materials and supportive monthly live coaching, participants develop sought-after social skills and find pathways to significant career advancement. Ready to elevate your negotiation prowess and network with driven individuals? Head over to academy.explearning.co to see how. Become part of the Explearning Academy community and start transforming your potential into reality.

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