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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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The Bully at Work

On The Job

Included: government/public administration, health care and high-end restaurants. They are secretly intimidated by the target’s intelligence, creativity and confidence. Assert your right to be treated with respect regardless of who you are and where you rank. According to research, both men and women can be bullies.