Category Archives: Bullying in the work place

How violent should leadership be?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by drstevelewis

Make no mistake it is tough out there. Whether you are fighting for customers or some even greater cause, conditions are violent. But as leaders do we have to be violent? Some say we do. Taking the example of sport, … Continue reading →

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Melody the man-eating tiger

Posted on June 25, 2011 by drstevelewis

Lord Sugar described Melody Hossaini as a “tiger” on BBC’s Apprentice Episode 8 . She ate the guys on her team for breakfast! Tom was this week’s team leader, although Melody doesn’t have much time for team work. They were to be … Continue reading →

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What happens when you “lose it”?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by drstevelewis

“Throwing your toys out of the pram” happens to most of us a some point. But if you are a high-profile figure, or have significant influence over the lives of others, for example a teacher or politician, then the consequences … Continue reading →

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What happens in Baggs v Sandeesh?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by drstevelewis

Lord Sugar deftly pitches Stuart Baggs (I’m young) against wide-eyed Sandeesh Samra in the latest episode of BBC’s addictive Apprentice. This week’s two team leaders are equal but opposite. Their performances were equally poor, being separated by less than £40, but for diametrically … Continue reading →

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How does Paloma’s strategy fail her?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by drstevelewis

In this BBC Apprentice episode on selling fashion, Paloma was the one to be fired. Just as I thought it had reached its most dramatic, the Series just got better! As team leader, Paloma needed a strategy to win the task, but from … Continue reading →

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How do you solve a problem like Melissa?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by drstevelewis

My apologies to “The Sound of Music”, but BBC’s Apprentice Melissa Cohen, represents a real conundrum to modern day businesses and communities. In the film, very un-nun-like “Maria” played by screen legend Julie Andrews, represents a big problem for the … Continue reading →

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Apprentice Mel: Are they horrible people?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by drstevelewis

Melissa Cohen’s exit from BBC’s Apprentice episode 4 is the most dramatic yet. She dispenses with the usual programme etiquette of shaking hands and hugs when she gets fired. Instead she rounds on her “colleagues” in front of Lord Sugar and … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice: how to get fired

Posted on October 7, 2010 by drstevelewis

Desperate Dan is the first to get the chop in BBC’s new series of The Apprentice. But where did he go wrong? The first clue is to watch Karren Brady. When she stares in disbelief and starts taking notes, you can … Continue reading →

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The rise and fall of the bullying leader

Posted on October 5, 2010 by drstevelewis

Tough times call for drastic measures. Is it any wonder then, that in these straightened economic times we are seeing more of the “bully leader” out there? That “toughness” is needed, is not really in doubt. Even the wealthiest firms have had … Continue reading →

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Can you tell what I am thinking?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by drstevelewis

Just by looking at me? Or can we be sure our assumptions about a person’s intentions are correct? Like Sherlock Holmes we have brains that get us from A to Z very quickly, and the journey via B, C D etc … Continue reading →

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