Screw the Hierarchy

Screw the Hierarchy

Hosted by: Deb Falzoi

The podcast about the social hierarchies that keep white men in power positions at work, most of the rest of us out of them, and what we can do about it. You feel robbed of your dignity, treading water from the...

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Opinion: I worry about the ability to inspire with demands for in-person work

Episode #69

Control doesn't breed trust or inspire. In fact. it reinforces a hierarchy and creates a culture of fear. Insisting on in-person work when it's not required for the job is one means of control. In this episode, I talk...
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Hazing: one major sign of a toxic workplace or industry

Episode #68

When those who operate on ego look to build their base of followers, they often resort to looking for obedience. It's all about power and control for them. In this episode, I talk about grooming and hazing β€” tactics...
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4 red flags of bullying at work to look out for

Episode #67

When we miss the red flags that a boss or co-worker is high conflict, we may find ourselves in a downward spiral of loss: health, finances, relationships, confidence, self-worth, and more. But it's never too late to...
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Will Hollywood producer Scott Rudin finally be held accountable for his abusive behavior?

Episode #66

Hollywood producer Scott Rudin β€” known for The Social Network and No Country for Old Men β€” is under fire for workplace abuse β€” both the illegal and legal kind. Throwing things, making racist remarks, overworking...
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Get support with healing from workplace abuse at the Re-Define Virtual Summit

Episode #65

Re-define your life at the Re-Define Virtual Summit on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 from 10am-4pmET. Workplace abuse left you feeling angry, bitter, betrayed, and depressed. Find support and understanding...
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Learn how to navigate workplace abuse at day 1 of the Re-Define Virtual Summit

Episode #64

Re-define your life at the Re-Define Virtual Summit on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 from 10am-4pmET. Workplace abuse left you feeling angry, bitter, betrayed, and depressed. Find support and understanding...
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How 13 junior financial analysts exposed abuse at Goldman Sachs β€” and the debate that followed

Episode #63

A group of first-year analysts at Goldman Sachs pulled back the curtain to show what's REALLY going on at the investment banking firm. And the way they did it went viral on social and garnered the attention of The New...
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We can give unions more power to fight for us through the PRO Act. But will we?

Episode #62

Targets of workplace abuse report that their unions don't generally do to bat for them when it comes to going up against the abuse of power. But collective action is a key tool for targeted employees, and unions...
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Should we expect a rise in workplace bullying as more workers get the COVID vaccine?

Episode #61

The COVID-19 vaccine will present challenges for employers: can they require employees to get vaccinated? If not, what happens when employees isolate an employee who isn't vaccinated? In this episode, I talk about...
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How to introduce workplace anti-abuse legislation β€” the Dignity At Work Act β€” in your state

Episode #60

Getting legislation passed can be a long haul. But the process doesn't have to be overwhelming, The National Workplace Bullying Coalition is forming state teams across the country to introduce the anti-abuse Dignity...
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Why and how we can pass workplace anti-abuse legislation, the Dignity At Work Act

Episode #59

The Dignity At Work Act is about granting our fundamental human right to dignity at work. Workplace abuse (or workplace bullying) often involves a person in power, such as a manager or supervisor, taking advantage of...
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The truth behind healthcare violence β€” and how we can stop it

Episode #58

RN Sheila Wilson started Stop Healthcare Violence (https://stophealthcareviolence.org/) to provide safer workplaces for nurses and other healthcare workers. In this episode, I talk with Sheila about this problem that...
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