HOW ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWER THE BULLY BOSS: A CRIMINAL IN THE WORKPLACE [Paperback]

MARILYN E. VEINCENTOTZS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2009

How Organizations Empower the Bully Boss details the damages to individuals targeted by bully bosses and the damages incurred by the organization as well. Valuable Resources for employees including websites, survival techniques, and research supporting the damages caused by bully bosses. A compelling argument made for why there must be legislation passed to make psychological violence a crime at work. The personal stories of the struggle for workers to regain dignity and respect in the workplace, make this book inspirational, motivational and entertaining.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Aventine Press (June 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593305915
• ISBN-13: 978-1593305918
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Gives the Raw Truth About School Districts and How a Teacher Can Survive, August 22, 2009

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Q. price "StandUpTeachers" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOW ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWER THE BULLY BOSS: A CRIMINAL IN THE WORKPLACE (Paperback)

This book helped me to Heal; I will never teach again especially not in California. I was Demeaned, humiliated, and angry.

School districts in California prey upon the new teachers who want to teach and love children. They will not tell you the truth; this book does. The Real Raw Unabridged Truth!!

I have been a teacher for over 20 years in California. Today I am looking at my options and wondering why I did not leave this profession sooner. I have never felt more disgusted than now. My Bully is the principal and her pawns; you know, the little people who run around as if they really have power and authority when really all they are is suck-ups, brown nosers. She has no family and is very unattractive which does not matter I know, as bullies come attractive as well as unattractive. But, my bully boss was the envious and jealous type. She was so evil you might mistaken her for a witch if she had a cauldron and broomstick.

My life has been miserable this past year; she would bust into my classroom ranting and raving, scaring my special needs students half to death. I would have to explain to them each and every time after her visit that it was not about them, but about her and her "problem". I swear some of these bully boss principals act as though they need to see a serious mental health therapist of sorts.

Months of being tormented by this creature, led me to have to take anti-depressants, and sleeping pills as I was diagnosed with PTSD and panic attacks. Every time I heard her footsteps my heart would start beating so fast I thought it was going to stop.

Finally, I filed for a work injury and thank goodness, I won my case as a worker that was injured on the job. I am taking my compensation and starting another business of my own. I do not think I could work for another school district; they all seem to collect these bully boss crazy principals.

This book helped me to realize I was not alone; in fact I felt relieved and knew that I had done the right thing by suing my bully boss and the school district for my ill health. Teachers who have not yet received tenure, pay union dues but the union does not tell them this fact: the union cannot protect you from loosing your job because the district can fire you for any reason; yet you still pay the dues, for what? If you are an injured worker at the hands of a bully boss this book gives you resources that are practical and helpful. Your union will not help you.

I am purchasing several copies for my co-workers who are left to work for this psychopathic maniac. I only hope they will use the information and pass it on to another traumatized teacher.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Helpful, Practical, Brief, August 9, 2009

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Truth Sayer (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HOW ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWER THE BULLY BOSS: A CRIMINAL IN THE WORKPLACE (Paperback)

I recently purchased this book looking for answers to help me in my workplace with my bully boss. I can't leave but still need to know what I could do to make my life more tolerable. This book gave me practical suggestions and places to go for more answers that may be legal. It gave me enough information without overwhelming me.

I thought the author was honest in her explanations of what had happened to her; she could understand me and my situation; I could feel her pain and her triumph. This book was written for people like me who feel alone battling a bully at work; helpless.

After reading this book twice, I purchased several copies for friends who are experiencing bullies right now; I also purchased several for bully bosses I used to work for, hoping they will get the hint.

In November I will purchase a few copies for Xmas gifts. I am thankful the author who is still being bullied was not afraid to speak up. These days people are afraid to use their freedom of speech.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An educating experience!, August 2, 2009

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Lohren R. Price - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOW ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWER THE BULLY BOSS: A CRIMINAL IN THE WORKPLACE (Paperback)

At last a book on bullying that is short enough for me to finish in a day yet long enough to give me the information I need to survive and be sane while working for a bully boss! I was surprised to hear stories that describe how administrators actually harass teachers. I do not teach but I know people who do and boy are they having a difficult time with bullying principals and administrators.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through this situation with a bully at work! It also gives resources I found helpful such as websites with more advice.