Date of Graduation

Fall 12-15-2021

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

College/School

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Department/Program

Nursing

Program

Executive Leader DNP

First Advisor

Mary Lynne Knighten

Second Advisor

Catherine Coleman

Abstract

An estimated 35% of American workers have experienced bullying, and in 80% of those situations, the perpetrator was a supervisor or boss. 1 However, the reality is that bullying can come from anyone in the workplace, including subordinates. Victims are generally well liked and good performers, making them feel like threats to a bully’s power base. Bullying, unlike harassment, is not a legally defined behavior, so no laws currently exist to punish it. Victims are, therefore, at the mercy of their bosses, supervisors, co-workers, and human resource departments for protection or relief. Bullying is not a singular event, but rather a pattern of malicious behavior intended to harm. 2 The term “corporate psychopath” is used to identify bullying CEOs and their psychopathic behavior. 3 It is vital for healthcare leaders to acquire the knowledge and skillset to build high-performing teams and positively influence others. Bullying is a learned behavior; therefore, implementing strategies to manage unwanted or toxic behavior may enable the nurse leader to be successful in dealing with a bully2 . Suggested techniques for survival offer guidance for a nurse leader who may be the unfortunate victim of a corporate bully.

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