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Workplace Bullying and What You Can Do About It.

I speak and write about how to avoid workplace bullying and how to deal with it in the workplace.

Here is an article I contributed to on bullying.

What does workplace bullying look like?

Patti Wood, a human behavior expert, spoke to us about what bullying can look and sound like.

She says there are physical cues to look out for, such as a head jutting forward, teeth-baring, and space invasion. It can look like vocal intimidation, “Raising the volume of the voice, lowering the voice, speeding up or slowing down, punching certain words, or growling”.

It can also include targeted jokes, threats, humiliation, unjust criticism, and continued denial of requests without a valid reason. Workplace bullying can often be subtle and can include ‘gaslighting’, which is where a bully engages in abusive behavior but then denies it occurred. It’s important to be aware of both overt and subtle bullying behaviors to identify them.

Patti says you can identify bullying by noticing how you feel in the presence of someone else. If you feel bullied, pay attention to what the other person is saying or doing that could make you feel targeted.. A lot of workplace bullying can be subtle, so this can be a practical way for your employees to identify bullying.

Another marker employers can look out for is a change in workplace behavior. This can include increased absences, low morale, and changes in performance. There may be other reasons behind these changes, but noting them and enquiring can help managers monitor the early warning signs of workplace bullying.

Here is the link to the rest of the article.

https://www.expertmarket.com/uk/business-insights/workplace-bullying

Patti Wood, MA - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com.

PROTECTIVE POSITION' Kouri Richins’ TV interview showed red flags she was ‘hiding the truth’ about murdered husband’s death, says expert

When a journalist you work with frequently says, “When I heard about this murder Patti I ￼immediately thought of you.” ￼￼and you laugh and laugh and laugh. 
Look in the comments below for the article I did with my analysis of the body language and other cues of the mom who has been accused of poisoning her husband over a year ago and wrote a children's book about grief. 

In April, she sat down with a local news outlet to discuss a children's book that she had published on how to deal with grief after a loss.  One month later, she was arrested and charged with murder.

Here is the video of her interview that I read for the media. 
I would be interested to hear your thoughts on how she presents herself to the public in this interview. below that is my nonverbal communication read. 

https://www.the-sun.com/news/8087018/kouri-richins-tv-interview-red-flags-husband-murdered/amp/?fbclid=IwAR0NsBxs-O04qBpVdOVw81Vubz3ikGX4nLf3xgyiVlGXAXC3W__p5ragXEE

The interview I interpreted

https://www.abc4.com/gtu/a-childrens-book-to-aid-in-coping-with-grief/?fbclid=IwAR3CM3QEcmEe483AfmxzDqmDWrpol0ch5PE5QTQBsjyELgAVzEnHKVPJwA8 

A Trick To Look More Confident When Your Speak

 Years ago when I was teaching my nonverbal class at Florida State I consciously started using every principle to increase my confidence and look powerful. 

I am 5 feet 2 and blonde so I needed some help to have any presence at all to my 150 to 200 students in dark staired seating auditorium in my nonverbal communication class. One of the power-boosting behaviors that I started doing that I use to this day is using the whole room! To this day I never stand behind a podium. I use the whole stage, and always come off the stage into the audience and go all the way to the back of the ballrooms!

  I love being with my audience. I just sent my room set up for the opening speech I am giving and the client got excited that I wanted stairs to come down the front of the stage so I can easily go out into the audience! She said, she never had that request. 

I love my work!

Patti Wood body language expert, What Does Taking Off Your Wedding Ring Mean, Wife Who May Have Murdered Her Husband and Wrote a Book

Here is some of my interpretation of the murder suspect taking off her wedding ring means.

The mom-of-three showed up to the interview without her wedding ring in what acclaimed body language expert Patti Wood said was a "strong choice."

"Writing a children's book about grief after losing your husband and promoting it without still wearing a wedding ring is an interesting choice," she exclusively told The U.S. Sun.

"Everybody grieves differently, some widows want to hold on to the symbol of the union they can see, feel, and touch all the time, and some don't.

"Nonverbally, she is not just promoting the book, but the fact that she has processed her grief enough to advertise that she is single and available."

There is more of what I shared in this article.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/8094695/kouri-richins-single-tv-interview-husband-murdered/amp/?fbclid=IwAR1dlNNGPaN-4vH67cZgPLXmj13DOg93O2tykX-3IHolrHnI8WcPPeQDkj8

LORI Vallow appeared to be suppressing her anger as she was convicted of murdering her two children on Friday, a body language expert Patti Wood reveals

The "cult mom's" sentencing hearing will take place in about three months, Judge Steven Boyce said.

Patti Wood, an internationally acclaimed body language expert, analyzed Lori's behavior during the verdict for The U.S. Sun.

"She's suppressing her anger," Wood said.

Here is the rest of the article I contributed to

https://www.the-sun.com/news/8108335/lori-vallow-verdict-body-language-expert-anger/