by Jo Banks | Apr 29, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (06:29) You’d think that when something is clearly wrong at work, people would speak up. Bullying. Favouritism. Passive-aggressive behaviour. Unrealistic expectations. Managers who ignore, undermine, or snap under pressure. On the surface, it seems... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 10, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:11) We’ve all worked with difficult people. The colleague who takes credit for your work. The manager who changes the goalposts. The person who somehow leaves you feeling confused, wrong-footed, or even guilty after a perfectly reasonable... 
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 | Mar 25, 2026 | Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:36) Let me be blunt. If your workplace makes you feel anxious, second-guess yourself, or afraid to speak up, that is not ‘just the job’, and it is definitely not you. What most people call ‘bad management’ is often something far more serious: a...