by
Ryan Clement
Just received an email from someone who watched a video I published over 2 years ago about bullying in the workplace, during which I referred to either soccer/football teams Arsenal or Manchester City winning the English Premier League – it was a two-horse race! A no brainer! I sought to draw from an example of how Liverpool fans warmly embraced Mo Salah after he missed a penalty at the Kop End at Anfield. The point I was making is kicking (excuse the pun!) a worker when they may be down, is not a good practice!
At the time, I believed Arsenal would win the League if they avoided defeat against us, Liverpool, at Anfield, a game I attended. It ended in a draw. Later, it became clear to me that City was going to win it, which they did. Regarding this season (2025/26), have we seen this movie before or will it have a different ending???
Anyway, on a more serious note, workplace bullying is extremely harmful. It erodes mental health, fuels burnout, and destroys morale. Beyond the personal toll on victims—anxiety and diminished self-worth—it fosters a toxic culture and stifles innovation. A healthy professional environment requires respect, not intimidation, to truly thrive and succeed, which, to return to my analogy, Mo Salah has done in abundance on numerous occasions at and for Liverpool. YNWA!
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