Reports of workplace bullying is a major issue for professionals. More than one in three employees has fallen victim to intimidation, making them feel embarrassed, angry, ashamed, confused or upset. Dr. Daniel Scott, author of “Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace, stated that in the current financial climate, there is extra pressure on managers and workers to drive results, which has led to more hostile objectives, increased pressure, more criticism of co-workers and very real concern for job security”. What bullying behavior is for you? How to spot it? What are the ways to stop it before it causes you to feel bullied? In this ambitious book, Dr. Scott carries out the six simple steps for dealing with real world bullies in the workplace. The book guides the reader through a detailed process of learning and allows the reader to practice all of the skills necessary to verbally defend themselves effectively in a professional manner. The exercises in the book teach readers how to properly consider other people’s perceptions while still respecting and still following their own personal morals and principles, all within the structure of the company. In the book, the author successfully translates the concepts and teachings into easy to read information that any …show more content…
The reader can also learn how to communicate so they can stop being offended by those bullying behaviors or get the person that they think are bullying to change their specific actions that bothers them. I believe the groups that are mostly affected by workplace bulling will find this book useful because it shows them how to be mindful of their words, tone, posture, facial expressions, and demeanor. This book teaches its readers to think clearly, before getting caught up in negative emotions to the point that it hinders the ability to effectively respond to