by Jo Banks | Jun 30, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:15) Most people go to work with fairly straightforward intentions. Do a good job. Earn a living. Get on with colleagues. Maybe progress, maybe not. Either way, there’s usually a basic expectation of fairness and decency. Then there are the... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 13, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (09:45) When people talk about workplace bullying, the focus is usually on behaviour. The shouting. The undermining. The passive-aggressive comments. The exclusion. The intimidation… and rightly so. Those behaviours are damaging and need to be addressed.... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 9, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (08:39) Let’s be honest. Gossip gets a bad reputation. In most workplaces, it’s seen as unprofessional, toxic, or something people should just stop doing. You’ll hear phrases like “stay out of it” or “rise above it”, and yet… it still happens. Not just... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 7, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:24) Blame culture is often discussed in workplaces, usually in the context of “we need to move away from it” or “we want a more open, learning culture.” But here’s the thing. Blame culture doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It isn’t a policy issue,... 
by Jo Banks | Sep 5, 2025 | Inspiration
Audio Version (09:25) Have you ever worked with someone who constantly seeks reassurance from their manager? Or a colleague who keeps everyone at arm’s length, refusing to collaborate or open up? Or perhaps someone who blows up at minor feedback, then retreats and...