Types Of Workplace Bullies To Look Out For

The Gatekeeper Or Power Tripper

The Gatekeeper or Power Tripper often holds a position of authority in the workplace, because they make quick efforts to establish power and control over others. A common way they do this is to control access to the tools you and your coworkers need to succeed. They aren't focused on the success of the team. Rather, they use their control to keep everyone else in captivity.

While they do sometimes deliberately set traps to cause others to fail, they often use other, less recognizable tactics. For example, they are known to refuse simple requests, employ the silent treatment, and withhold vital information when it's needed the most. Remembers there are many ways in which The Gatekeeper or Power Tripper maintains their control. Just some resources they may keep from you include training, budgets, approvals, tools, and access to human resources. Since they are often in a position of power, it's important to carefully document their behaviors before blowing the whistle.

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