Master the minefield - dealing with bullies, bozos & buffoons | Jeanne Sullivan | TEDxBarnardCollege

For more than 20 years Jeanne Sullivan has navigated the investment world as a venture capitalist, fielding bullies, bozos, and buffoons all the way to the top. In this TEDx talk she shares her secrets for how and when to stand up, step up, and speak up. Sullivan recounts the trials and tribulations of her career with wisdom and humor, reminding us all that when the going gets tough you don’t have to be nasty, but you do need to be sassy.
Jeanne M. Sullivan is an Advisor, Speaker, Investor, and Connector, but her favorite title is Chief Inspiration Officer. Sullivan is a co-Founder of StarVest Partners, a venture capital firm in NYC. Prior to her 20 years in the investment community, she gained her operating chops with the likes of AT&T and Bell Labs. A "voice” for women, Jeanne serves on the Global Board of Trustees of Astia, funding high growth women entrepreneurs, the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard Kennedy School and is an Athena Entrepreneur Fellow for Barnard College. The New York Hall of Science recently honored Jeanne for inspiring girls and women in science and technology (STEM) fields.
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[@LeslieLevyAugust]

I appreciated her message but she doesn't seem to understand the true nature or effects of workplace bullying (abuse). Most targets get out of it by getting fired or leaving. The bullies usually survive. Whistleblowers are not appreciated in corporate america.

[@beths1498]

Very true. My friend reported a coworker for stealing confidential information and the coworker is now a boss even though they knew it was true.

[@isabelleboulay2651]

correct

[@williampurdy7896]

If she run for president she would be good he is good telling the truth

[@taochentc]

Unfortunately in this real world, when a minority woman tried to stand up and speak up toward bullies. They usually got fired.

[@JOALKR11]

Tao Chen exactly what happened to me

[@digitaldaemon74]

Shes very positive but yeah, Im in an industry where its rampant. Its hard to succeed or get by.

[@mariealice4850]

At least, they tried; they speak up; they were part of the solution.

[@Dancestar1981]

Tao Chen precisely and Aspie Women are an unrecognised minority.

[@tamikadriver36]

Not just fired framed called a terrorist up to this day hit by the bullies from old job doing felony crimes to my life since 2016

[@Enavor]

Audio record, camera record, Glassdoor, social media. Let the public see and hear the bullies at it. Expose the bullies and expose the companies who allow it.

[@amandasoares1798]

Unfortunately so so common to have toxic people promoted to manager. Makes me wonder how long I’ll be able to put up with corporate life. Only thing that keeps me going is the prospect of becoming a manager myself so I can be better to my employees. It boggles my mind how people can be so heartless.

[@999timepass]

I would happily work for you. Quit my career 13 years ago wanting to end my life. My son hugged me and I changed my mind.

[@smoothiecutie2277]

@@999timepassGlad that you’re still here. What a great son. Be safe be well

[@presence5426]

If you're being yelled at or harassed at work, that's basically the same as a physical assault. Someone doesn't have to touch you to physically affect your mind. We have the right of self defense. Then the challenge is to figure out a creative way to turn the tables on your abuser... Because if they aren't put on notice, they'll just keep assaulting people.

[@tdogharty]

For sure..

[@jennifermichalski3043]

Definitely

[@claerevilla]

The advantage of being me, living in London and not having a career but just regular jobs, is that i can just hand in my notice and move on. Not much to lose but my health and sanity to keep.

[@PinkYellowGreen2023]

Yess!!!!

[@shoghimas4578]

Unless the number of standing and stepping up include very many of them, you never win. You know the bully has a support in the higher administration, and very often you don't win. The day I Spoke up, Stepped up, I got fired.

[@phuqueu9237]

Shog Imas That bully expected you to work, huh?

[@dylanblack8487]

Phuque U you mean expected.

[@geenal360]

Shog Imas document- maybe you will when in the end.

[@dollybanks9080]

honestly going through the EXACT same thing

[@dannym6552]

@@dollybanks9080 be strong, document it all, be calm

[@jenrich111]

I like how you make it clear NOT to be needy for praise or needing to be liked or friends n breaking into old friendships. When you start a new job its dog-eat-dog sometimes.

[@corinadanaeca4778]

That's what happened to me. As soon as I uttered a word to speak up for myself, I was fired. And blamed for things I literally just didn't do. It's not right, because now I have to figure out how to get references, how to start all over again, because I was trying to break into a new field so I could support me and my one year old daughter. Now I will have to try all over again, and me and my little girl have to suffer the losses. Nothing ever gets done about it.

[@dannym6552]

reach out to oprah, see a lawyer about wrongful termination

[@trucuriousity]

So sorry that happened to you. I know what it's like. And wrongful termination is very hard to prove. The courts favor employers in spite of the laws that seem like they should give us some power. I consulted an attorney and was told that companies get away with breaking the law all the time. The best thing to do when it gets to be too much is leave.

[@jennytaylor3324]

Hope you're doing well a year on.

[@riturao6565]

After they pushed my buttons for 2 months, I yelled at them and they fired me

[@fajrsahar157]

You must get a job at another company then quit the bad job to maintain your control!

[@celinem5352]

1. Stand up. 2. Step up. 3. Speak up. Unfortunately, big headed bosses think they're the only person with the authority to be speak, but I'll just say whatever I wanna say when I had enough.

[@carrad123456]

My last two - three years of career I am ending up with toxic workplace, toxic people n Managers. some narcisists, some passive agreesive types... narcissit was bitter n so cunning, and passive agressive are worse..they hate others opinions and want to lead by instilling fear

[@carrad123456]

and make other quieten their voices

[@scott8151]

4. Get fired 5. Get new job (if not blackmailed).

[@beehiveear8883]

@@scott8151 blackmailed and blackballed/blacklisted

[@trucuriousity]

I feel like she's forgotten what it's like to be a peon with no power.

[@petalpinkton8682]

Be assertive with bullies. Be loudly polite. Stand tall. Perfect posture. Look down your nose at them and come out with a one liner you've rehearsed. That worked for me. After that I never gave the bully an ounce of my time or even a glance. Pretended that she didn't matter and showed her how happy I was whenever she was in the wings.

[@helenhighwater5313]

There were a couple I used to loudly kill with effusive kindness and gushing compliments. Totally disarms them because they are so insecure they can't pass up the warm fuzzies coming their way. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[@claudialiebenberg9740]

Thank you Jeanne. Am in the middle of a situation and your 3 step mantra is great and strong. Learning to speak up and push back next week 🙌🏼❤

[@dylanblack8487]

On a personal level young people are the worst bullies with their superiority that I am better than you because I am younger than you.

[@edwardsrubyg]

Graceful Brilliant & a Beautiful Lady ! Thanks for sharing xx

[@obeliant5025]

Over 20 years ago i was bullied in school. Its not as simple as some people think to deal with it. It still affects my life today

[@doyouwantacigaretteroberts3308]

What a wonderful woman. Great talk, but how to deal with a smiling assassin? Some bullying is very subtle and is done by very slippery fish. I guess the moral is don't be an easy target, also once you have the Zen to repel bullies don't turn a blind eye, that's half the problem.

[@NoName-qc3ms]

Do you want a cigarette? Robertson Exactly, do not turn a blind eye.

[@angrytranssexual8226]

Talk to other victims. There is strength in numbers.

[@GS-st9ns]

Do you want a cigarette? Robertson... I really like that smiling assassin reference. I was married to one.

[@claudialiebenberg9740]

If not your mngr a simple exposing such as 'I have been noticing your tactics, feel good to destroy people?'... exposing has them get into a tailspin and away from you.

[@beehiveear8883]

@@angrytranssexual8226 this is true, but also be careful with this method. Some 'victims' are not victims at all but two-faced sycophants, though the face that they show you is the one they want you to see. And some victims are confused, going thru a form of PTSD caused by these parasites that victimized them to begin with. They then exhibit Stockholm syndrome behaviour, and inadvertently will turn on you. And the rest of the enablers will throw you under the bus with little persuasion from the bully(ies)'s team. Be safe.

[@millsykooksy4863]

What I'm trying to do is learn more about psychology, HR and how to think and respond to my manager as if I was an attorney. It's rough but I think it's a good way to learn how to deal with these people. Unfortunately they are not uncommon, if you learn how to deal with them correctly then you will be unstoppable.

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

I’m choosing to learn more about the psychology of bullies and how to respond and handle them too. Unfortunately, I’ve tried standing up for myself, being quiet, being kinder than normal, trying to be friends with them, and nothing has worked, so I think keeping to myself, and only interacting when I have to is the way to go, but interacting with them in a professional way like an attorney would, so that I don’t add any fuel to the fire. I’m also getting in the habit of documenting everything that happens because as I’ve found the only thing I can do is protect myself, and choosing how I respond and documenting are some ways to do that. This will also protect against gaslighting.

[@bellebeauty67]

OUTSTANDING TALK!!!!

[@niharikasingh4491]

I faced a lot of mental trauma, bullying, unfortunately the person bullying was in HR I stood up and spoke but got suppressed, he humiliated me, threatened me but no one supported me, my female colleagues made me realize that I was younger and could not perform

[@sarahdunne1617]

I work in a field where I’m the only female, my coworkers try and are successful at clouding my judgment to make me lash out and act in a gotta watch my back type of atmosphere and unfortunately it’s a group effort. The upper management hasn’t been supportive the whole way because everyone says the same thing. I feel I am being targeted at work. When I follow the steps of procedures I always get told don’t worry about it. So I’m working with people who are jealous and what want my position? Even when we all come together as a team and successfully complete the task that was given, and still they speak Amongst their selves telling each other why did I even help.. I didn’t help to look better I helped the greater good.

[@angelinapingitore8635]

I wish I would have been given this info before I began my career

[@allkindsamusicchick]

Ha! My favorite saying as of late is "people who need people, haven't had enough of them yet! Yeah, I stole that from Babs and gave it a twist! Why is there never a drought of pains in the arses?

[@jnbhusal6729]

I have felt constantly being bullied for the last 18 years in my workplace, yet I haven't been able to explicitly expose the bully, but there are other colleagues who have empathized with me but for reasons of their job and imminent conflict with the bully hardly dared to speak in public. Looking for practical steps to deal with this bully.

[@marcrosas9665]

This is comical! Great job Jean Sullivan. You hit it right on the spot with these Bozos. I'd like to see how you countered these Bozos and give women some advise on how to disable these idiots. Sometimes you need to do this, its a naturals personal mechanism kicking in.

[@SamHornIntrigue]

Kudos to you, Jeanne, for your excellent advice on how to deal with intimidators and manipulators who are trying to run or ruin our life. Required watching for everyone in the workplace!

[@beldiman5870]

This is one of the most important videos on the youtube, it should be shown to all college/university students, but I do not agree that speaking up, shouting is the best strategy. But it is important to report every incident to the upper management. Its probably the only chance you got that something will be done about the issue

[@thehumblewolf8972]

Excellent speech loved her forthright approach

[@anthonyryan998]

One must be prepared for bullies' tricks at all times, and never let down one's guard - an impossible task. Once their persistence has paid off, the relationship has been changed forever. Am I being too cynical?

[@helenhighwater5313]

No, you're not being too cynical. Number one rule in the workplace: "Everything you say can and will be used against you".

[@beehiveear8883]

No, you're not cynical. You're realistic and sensible.

[@trucuriousity]

Oh yeah... they'll lay in wait and seize their chance. Doesn't matter how long it takes. Their persistence will be in direct proportion to how much they are threatened by you.

[@marshamcdonald1475]

Ryan: ☝️ I agree with you. Bullies come to work each Day with a purse full of tricks To keep herself entertained. (Picking on a hardworking Good soul). The bully also Calls in her flying monkeys For the slaughter. Bully’s Do not help others. They Disappear from work area. Or ignore an emergency. They Are so charming, Talk more than they work. By verbal manipulation they Become the Managers pet. The health care field is Full of these exploitive dangerous creatures.

[@lightowl4345]

How do you combat slander that occurs behind your back?

[@julieboys8194]

I recorded them! I left my phone at work in the afternoons when I went home. It was traumatic to listen to but instead of confronting them I started dropping key words and phrases they had used that id recorded and I did this when in subsequent conversations with them. The next recording they started turning on each other accusing one of talking to me and telling me what they were saying! Eventually it stopped and they found out. I wouldn't recommend this unless you have a thick skin and the key is to remain light hearted. I still have the recordings and they know it. I hope you resolve your problem.

[@batmanb8194]

I was the tech of my company and i read the chats of one of the guys who left and he was talking bad about me with another guy. They were both fkin wierdos from prepville but it did make me feel bad anyway

[@Rhetor305]

@@julieboys8194 I have 30 recordings and they don't know yet. Since they got into my KZbin account, maybe they do now!

[@beehiveear8883]

@@julieboys8194 Yes almost exact thing this got the corrupt lying ringleader I knew many times over. They later had no idea how things were revealed. They ended up suspecting and accusing each other of snitching (haha). Adopt the character qualities of a spy - be like them to nab them, but don't become them. Above all, stay safe.

[@lonjemariesfashions5117]

LightOwl I absolutely positively can’t so don’t even try work on you you will never grow and learn if everybody is nice

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

Smart and sassy is new classy. That was great. Stand up, Step up and Speak up!

[@helenhighwater5313]

We got this in an assertiveness training workshop, how to hold your position while remaining polite and maintaining composure. Nothin' a bully loves more than to get you to lose it, especially in front of your coworkers. Doesn't often get you what you want but does enable you to preserve your dignity and self worth, no one can take it without your permission.

[@user-gz5mx2nd5p]

Thank you

[@christinehaigh9807]

Great presentation, Jean!

[@JennyB957]

This lady has been through it to be so emotional about this subject.

[@alienonion4636]

Bravo!

[@redcherry7485]

In Singapore bullying and Psychopath is at NTUC supermarket. They have a facebook where customers who are not happy with staff upload their photos...... These customers are cowards and encouraged by organisation. They should be charged with slandering. And the staff be compensated. 💰💰🐕.

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

We need to thin the herd. Get rid of bullies for good.

[@dannym6552]

send them all to the arctic for hard labor

[@lesleyelalami2562]

I honestly thought that was why Corona had landed..... to do a cull. LOL

[@millionsthousands]

I wish there was more applicable advice as far as how to approach them, word choice, tactics etc. She spent a lot of time saying these monsters exist. Well yes, we know. Its really scary and telling myself Im Enough isn't going to skill me in diffusing the situations.

[@dannym6552]

try being calm, document everything, speak with a lawyer to see what your rights are,reach out to someone high up, you can always sue

[@cornishpasty4344]

LOL. I had someone say that to me once too "Why did you win that award?" I'll never forget it. She was offended when I didn't stay in contact with her after I left.

[@elvanamesala6484]

Love It!

[@HellenMathias]

one has to have to '' thick skin ' to work in stressful jobs and not everyone can handle the stress.

[@Blossom-ne4bk]

Agreed. I've seen people start to get picked on in workplaces but from observation they already have thick skin and can totally ignore and get just get on with the work somehow.

[@galenthrope]

This is so applicable to my life. I recognized all those characters! Haha.

[@digitalbrand5510]

And then there’s the backup bullies and sycophants

[@marshamcdonald1475]

Digital Brand: backup bullies Called “ Flying Monkeys”

[@Miacorr]

@@marshamcdonald1475 yes, indeed they are

[@jac1161]

Yup!

[@chicxulub2947]

@@marshamcdonald1475 They usually get disguised as police officers to bully you on your own house.

[@Blossom-ne4bk]

Omg yasss. Back up bullies for sure. They have no common sense no matter how much you confront them. 😔

[@RichQuigley]

Excellent

[@dianediane1245]

It's a lot more complicated that stand up, step up and speak up!

[@seanpaullowery]

Workplace bullying is a serious issue faced by all walks of life. This speaker’s pablum of cliches like Be Sassy, Stand Up & Speak Out failed to offer useful advice or to treat the topic with the thoughtful respect it deserves.

[@tiffanyconnell408]

im from the silicon valley and in business. this was a wonderfully insightful ted talk

[@riturao6565]

I love this woman

[@cassiewash-bowman7797]

Add cowardly, lying, want to be bullies. These are the most baffling. Ignorance isn't bliss and most people aren't afraid, though they want you to be. Sad

[@debbiezenaida]

Once you've gotten into the cross-hairs of a monster you can never escape. My manager is like a heat seeking missile. Short of quitting, I will NEVER, EVER, EVER get her off my back.

[@cowboyadam9760]

Resilience. Ive been the target of bosses too. If you're doing your job with a good attitude likely you'll outlast your boss. Ive outlasted many autocratic managers just by not quitting and doing what i know my job is. Everyones situation is different, so you gotta find whats right for yourself, if you end up getting fired theres not much difference than walking out so be it, but you can always try to apply elsewhere. Also communication is normally a root in issues at work, maybe her expectations are different than yours so to come to an agreed upon goal could solve issues.

[@fraterdeusestveritas2022]

@Aaronthehays guy you do not know what you are dealing with... You are dealing with psychopaths, not bullies. Research about psychopathology and the traits, then observe your boss. Everything will begin to make sense.

[@keepitreal2902]

So quit, deprive her of a great worker, and go and be happy elsewhere. A bit of money isn't worth your happiness. Alternatively learn how to not care. You can't hurt somebody that just doesn't care!!

[@garrisonsgorrillaz1]

Study the Viet Cong.They where flexible and out numbered and out gunned. But they dealt with the Japanese,followed by the British Empire,then France,then USA and China.Look at their attitude and apply it metaphorically to your boss.BTW though allied to communism they where actually Buddhists.

[@drbreeden4093]

Fifi Trixiebelle Yep, I hear ya! Been doing this for too long without change. You gotta leave the environment to find a new one. They don’t come to us and for me @17yr tenure, its tough because I’ve been loyal and I’ve acquired some earned perks along the way and blah blah blah... it’s just tough mentally 🧠👀

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

I came here thinking I would learn something. All I got was a peptalk 🙄

[@Trebor2024]

Same here! 🙁

[@Future88746]

the dislikes are from the bullies, bozos and buffoons.

[@evab2132]

These are not only bullies, they are often psychopats. Statistics show, most psychopats are CEOs, judges, surgeons, police officers.... Is that complex, power trip feeling like they have God powers. By the way, women in position are the worst bullies.Ever.

[@Rhetor305]

As the first college grad in my family, I felt pretty good. I landed a faculty job at a 2 year branch campus, finished my Dissertation from a prestigious program, and a few years later, we hired a guy. Normal guy - we thought. One by one, he has bullied and harassed and retaliated and I am tired of being constantly on guard. He is my “boss” and cant finish his PhD. So it's my fault. I am 59 and he has single handedly ruined my career and my life. He would love to read this but he doesn't understand my vocabulary and his fragile ego becomes bruised. I hate him. AN, you are being used and you are next. You won't listen until it is too late.

[@juliadixon4810]

Can you finish your doctorate without this person's involvement? Get legal help?

[@dannym6552]

leave find another place

[@lopezcora]

How can I deal with community harassment..Ive always preferred to deal with a problem ...so it can be resolved.. instead of letting it build up and matters are worse..but Since 2013..people in comminity began acting strabge..being really noisy.. rudely talking mess about me..( at first I had no idea they were talking about me.. they kept repeating themselves..tslking at same time.. whenecee id walk outside.. somekne would shout out.. . after awhile.. it disturbed me..that they carried on ..acting like a broken record / clown.. then zi realized ..they were calling me degrading names and my privaxy was invaded.. and texhnology has beenbused on my mind and body.. family dont believe me etc.. I refer to it as community harassment/ stalking.. I found out that this is occurring throughout the woeld.. its been a nightmare of a life..Its similar to "workplace bullying"..I dont know what lies have been told .but from one day to the next..adter moving to a new town.. people at the stores who were friemdly.. began to give me looks of disgust and anger..I didnt understand..because i havent done anything wrong to anyone orplace or thing.. and everywhere in neighborhood ..people at the shopping center, too have been rude in on way or another.. has been ever since..Ike wish there eas a warning .. that mightve prevented this from occurring..because after all of the b.s. and repettitiveness.. all they have to do is say a certain word or phrase or sound.. and i ende up reacting in a negative way.. when im strong enough to ignore it.mthen i end up feeling a frequency going through my body.. espwcislly while in my room.. anything ive mentioned.. took awhile for it to unfold..for me to realize that it was actually happening.. it wasnt in my head. ( this ia a tiny fraction of the abuse that is influcted upon me.. :-(.. How can a poo erson deal with it?? ( i might not have worded my long message properly..)

[@jn1mrgn]

So what's the difference between working in IT and dealing with bullies, bozos and buffoons? I don't know either.

[@GoogleIsAPieceOfShit2023]

Don’t be a bully back but be sassy. Got it!

[@jenjq2012]

I feel like we got half the story. Examples of Srand up, Step Up and Speak Up are required.

[@jennytaylor3324]

Yes, I felt that I waiting for a punchline that didn't arrive.

[@SanthoshkumarNagulanchi]

3:20 happened to me

[@hebamadi265]

I am enough 💝👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@victoria.matthews]

In this society, women are treated like grown-up children whether they're rich or poor.

[@truthseeker3376]

@June chen I'm dealing with that at this very moment..

[@presence5426]

Before you take a job, do your homework. Look on sites like Glassdoor. Find someone with inside knowledge. Find out who the toxic people are so that you're ready.

[@lylachristopherson865]

Velvet Hammer. My new metal RUSH cover band.

[@lambchop6278]

Dr Les Carter, on youtube, has some really good advice on how to deal with bullies and narcissists.

[@1houndgal]

Dr Ramani also.

[@stefanaurora4958]

That audience really shouldn't laugh. The topic is dead serious.

[@susanmercurio1060]

"Stand up/Step up" works fine if you have enough money to back it up. It doesn't work so well for poor people.

[@lauramacini6811]

I wish this woman was my boss

[@siddified]

Cool story bro...

[@Julie-7605]

Did it! It didn't work. Only thing that worked was going over their heads immediately, effecting their reputation before they sullied yours. Then they knew that you would "get them in trouble" the one thing they feared the most. Exit if possible, because it won't get any better. How many times did she bust at a table? Probably more times then she was the big winner. Let the higher up know this is why you won't be returning.

[@dannym6552]

unless they are all covering each other asses

[@Ali01007]

That woman unfortunately was not expert in the subject matter

[@oliviabell9691]

No real specific advice. Appreciate the topic, but more real, practical advice is needed.

[@christinehaigh9807]

The Jerk-O-Meter gizmo...swell invention!

[@1houndgal]

Ikr I want one.

[@ChadReitsma]

She tells you what to do, but not how to do it. Not really all that helpful, but I suppose you have to plant the seed before the flower will grow.

[@TheCandaceH]

There are the psycho narcissists and their flying monkeys. So if you're going to stand up, it's to a crowd. Never the less, it's best to die standing rather than on your knees as a coward.

[@PinkYellowGreen2023]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GS-st9ns]

The tricycle was a nice touch anyway

[@jac1161]

At least you had others who felt the same way. I had and have NO support

[@parypearl382]

She said not to think she has all the answers. Don't worry, I don't!

[@indym375]

I got bullied this week and jacked and hacked this week it cyber bullying

[@elizabethmeyer7709]

Sad sick people 🥺

[@juliadixon4810]

Is Kevin's name actually Kevin, or does it start with a D?

[@na-on1wc]

That told me nothing

[@harrycallahan2811]

Mama conquered her fears. The end.

[@scott8151]

Miranda isn't a bully. Does this woman have any idea what bully is?

[@2Ryled]

That does not work when they are mobbing

[@riturao6565]

We talk about patriarchy men but what about patriachel women at work place??! Women is actually is the worst enemy of women at work place

[@spbg-tn5zl]

Loud, exaggerated sniffing and women hiking up their pants, with a hip shake. Are these things code for something? The sniffing? How is that interpreted? The childish pulling up pants really high and shaking the hips...how is that to be understood? Some say it is just people choosing a random mannerism or phrase and repeating it to make a person feel uncomfortable and agitated. Sort of like an older child teasing the younger in grade school class. Am I close?

[@caballolo1]

I like this woman, but this talk is not about what its title says. She doesn't say much about dealing with all these...

[@raemornverak6616]

I am a man got bullied by a woman subordinate. is that weird?

[@dannym6552]

no, get into boxing, geta new job, go back to her and tell her, I am sorry, I don't appreciate your tone with me the other time, I understand you must have been stressed etc but I hope it never happens again, thanks have a goodnday.don't let it slide next time:)

[@veriitas33]

America

[@debbiezenaida]

But what if you're the a-hole's secretary?

[@jwayne777]

***Warning*** your results may vary*** Notice Ms. Sullivan spoke up when she became a CEO or was on the "Board. " I don't recommend anyone follow Ms. Sullivan's advice in an entry level position, especially if you need the job to pay bills and support your family 👪. These CEOs tell some tall tales but I bet they keep their mouth shut if they were low level employees. Ms. Sullivan's words seem inspiring but be forewarned..actions have consequences.

[@YaNoAwantoMas]

Talks about speaking up... Continue to whisper throughout the whole presentation.

[@helenhighwater5313]

@norton wayne well, yes. Wouldn't you rather learn from successful people than whiny victim card playing losers? Opportunities sometime present themselves, otherwise they must be sought out or even created.

[@djn1822]

Unfortunately, there is nothing new here. A good personal story of realization though.

[@crusindc5282]

Was in no way useful.

[@ms.v8616]

?

[@jac1161]

HA! You think "business" is bad? Try healthcare!!! Nursing.

[@juneping03]

Not really helpful

[@yolandaingram7378]

This was not helpful at all. I need some action steps.

[@millsykooksy4863]

she sounds a bit narcissistic