Discrediting is a key method bullies use to gain control and influence. According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, to discredit means “to harm the reputation of someone or something, making it seem false or unreliable.” In essence, it’s a deliberate attempt to weaken someone’s credibility in order to elevate one’s own.
Bullies rely on subtle, manipulative tactics.
Recognizing the emotional motivation behind bullying is the first step to ending it.
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Bullies do like to be in control. In my workplace, an example of discrediting was when our boss publicly humiliated/reproached an employee so everyone in the room could hear, rather than taking that person aside and talking to her in private. By shaming the person in public, the employee was discredited, and that resulted in some employees staying aloof from the newcomer just to stay on the boss’ good side. The “offense” was rather insignificant, and was none of our business. When the boss does things like this to maintain control and discredit certain people, it makes me disrespect her. It makes all of our jobs harder to enjoy and does not build unity in the workplace. I usually try to befriend the one that is bullied.
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