Description

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The Shield of Silence: How Power Perpetuates a Culture of Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace looks at the culture of the workplace and its impact on women and other groups who bear the impact of sexual harassment, bullying, lewd and inappropriate remarks, and other behaviors that can negatively impact the experiences of people each day.

The Shield of Silence compellingly argues that sexual harassment and other negative behaviors will not be stopped unless the condition that drives victims and bystanders into silence - the overriding fear that reporting misconduct will result in retaliation - is eliminated. Combining fascinating research, extensive interviews, and strategic recommendations for addressing workplace misconduct, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the ongoing conversation about what's acceptable, and what isn't, in the workplace.

This book combines fascinating research, extensive interviews, and strategic recommendations for addressing workplace misconduct. Its premise is that sexual harassment and other negative behaviors will not be stopped unless the condition that drives victims and bystanders into silence - the overriding fear that reporting misconduct will result in retaliation - is eliminated.

About the Author

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Lauren Stiller Rikleen, president of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership, is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and trainer who provides practical strategies for changing workplace culture, removing obstacles to women's leadership and advancement, minimizing the impacts of unconscious bias, and strengthening multi-generational teams. Lauren is a dynamic thought-leader on issues impacting employee engagement and workplace culture. She has been interviewed by and written for media outlets around the country. Lauren is the author of more than 180 articles, and 3 other books: You Raised Us, Now Work With Us: Millennials, Career Success, and Building Strong Workplace Teams; Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law; and Ladder Down: Success Strategies For Lawyers From Women Who Will Be Hiring, Reviewing, And Promoting You. Lauren has a distinguished background of leadership roles in community and national organizations. She is also the recipient of numerous awards recognizing her dedication to creating a workplace culture where everyone can thrive and succeed.