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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 01/08/2026

Workplace culture is built upon the way people choose to interact with one another. In my latest Substack article, I look at what leaders can learn about getting to know their teams, from a chance encounter I had with 92 year old Stanley in a shopping mall. open.substack.com/pub/priceper...

Two hands reach out behind the title text, “The value of authentic human connection - an essential leadership skill in tackling workplace incivility”, and a link to the Beyond the Bullet Points Substack

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 08/07/2026

Do organisation leaders want change or the illusion of change? Just one question that Dr Nathalie Martinek poses in the latest episode (18) of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast - now out wherever you get your podcasts Find the show notes and all the links at priceperrott.com/podcast/ep18...

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 13/06/2026

Management and leaders love snappy bullet points. But tackling workplace incivility, bullying and harassment means going deeper. In the current episode (17) of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast, I reflect on lessons on leadership and culture from the first season, and looking at what's coming up.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 08/07/2025

The 2025 New Zealand public service census data shows that 12.1% of public servants had experienced bullying or harassment at work, but only 52% affected have reported it. This means that 48% have not reported it. That's 2,598 people in the last 12 months. Follow me for more analysis of this survey

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 08/07/2025

New data from the New Zealand Public Service Commission / Te Kawa Mataaho has identified that 12.1% of public servants report experiencing bullying or harassment in the last 12 months. Based on 44,737 respondents, that's 5,413 people. Or 10 fully loaded Airbus A380s. Makes you think eh?

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 19/05/2025

"If we don't want to talk about it, it means we need to be talking about it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, it means there's stuff there we need to sort through." A stark reality from my chat with Tanya Hallett about trauma-informed organisations in episode 16 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 13/05/2025

A key challenge for #HR practitioners (and others) in dealing with disclosures of workplace incivility, #bullying, harassment or sexual harm is the need to remain impartial and not 'pick a side'. But that doesn't mean being inhuman or unsupportive. Find out more in E16 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 07/05/2025

Emotional intelligence and #trauma-informed #leadership plays a role in creating positive and respectful cultures, and in addressing the problems of #bullying and #harassment sensitively and appropriately. Listen to Tanya Hallett talking about this in E16 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 05/05/2025

If someone is going to tell you what's happened to them in a #bullying or #harassment #investigation, how do you ensure they feel heard in a supportive and empathetic way? That's one key message from Tanya Hallett in this clip from the latest episode of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 01/05/2025

If someone who's experienced workplace #bullying, #harassment or #SexualHarm has the courage to talk to you about it, how you respond when they make their disclosures is exceptionally important. Something for #HR, #leadership, #complaints teams and #investigators to remember. #LifeAtTheSharpEnd

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 30/04/2025

Credibility assessments are a common feature in workplace #bullying and harassment investigations, assessing whether one party is 'more credible' and influencing decision-makers in their determination. In this clip from #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Tanya Hallett explains why being trauma-informed is key.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 28/04/2025

How does the trauma of being bullied in the workplace affect the way people respond to interviews and investigations? An essential topic for #HR practitioners, people in #leadership positions, investigators and decision-makers to understand if a fair outcome is to be achieved. #LifeAtTheSharpEnd

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 23/04/2025

What is self-care? A key question in this clip from episode 16 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd on the responsibility of organisations to help people who've experienced trauma (directly or vicariously) in the workplace. Does your organisation provide practical solutions or just tick boxes on the checklist?

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 17/04/2025

Workplace #bullying and harassment is a traumatic experience for those affected. How does the trauma of this behaviour affect people? In the new episode of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, I'm talking about #trauma-informed practices required by #HR, #leadership and others who have a duty to prevent this harm.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 16/04/2025

How does the way #HR respond to incidents of workplace #bullying, harassment and #sexualharm compound the trauma people have already been exposed to by experiencing unacceptable workplace behaviour? In ep 16 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Tanya Hallett shares her expertise on becoming 'trauma-informed'

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 14/04/2025

If you're interested in the impact of workplace #bullying and harassment, this will be an excellent webinar. Wed 16 Apr, 4pm EST (that's 9pm in London and Thu 17th at 6am in Sydney and 8am in New Zealand). Ass. Prof. Dorothy Suskind is an authority on the impact of bullying on people targeted.

Photograph of Dorothy Suskind set next to text advertising "The pain of unbelonging: Why workplace bullying hurts", April 16th, 4pm EST with a QR code and link to zoom at https://lnkd.in/esrq-MrZ

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 13/04/2025

Can abrasive leaders who engage in workplace incivility, #bullying or harassment change their behaviour? In 82% of cases, Dr Laura Crawshaw's work reveals they can - if they choose to do so. Listen to the full conversation in ep. 15 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast. #leadership #culture #change

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 10/04/2025

The nose of an actual #sheep for comparison (this is Reese, one of the gang of five).

Close up of a New Zealand sheep face standing on a hill looking quite tidy after she’s been shorn.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 09/04/2025

Failing to intervene and allowing unacceptable conduct to cause suffering to others is management neglect. If you're in a #leadership role, it's up to you (not #HR!) to deal with abrasive conduct from people who report to you. What you do sets the standards. #WorkplaceBullying #LifeAtTheSharpEnd

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 03/04/2025

Why is it better to intervene early and address abrasive #leadership behaviour before it leads to formal #complaints and investigations? In ep.15 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Dr Laura Crawshaw, reflects on the harm and suffering caused by investigations and passing the problem around. #ToxicCulture

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 02/04/2025

How should #HR respond when someone comes forward to raise behaviour and conduct problems? Should an #investigation be started immediately? What preventive and restorative actions to manage abrasive #leadership behaviour could help? Listen to Episode 15 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast for more.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 01/04/2025

"You need to hear hearsay." In this clip of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd (episode 15), Dr Laura Crawshaw explains why following a legalistic approach that ignores hearsay intelligence about poor behaviour is a problem that allows a #toxic workplace culture to breed. Listen to the full conversation now.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 31/03/2025

What role does HR play in managing abrasive leadership behaviour that creates a poor workplace culture? Well, for the #HR professionals in the room - it's not your job to manage this behaviour! It's up to their superior. So says Laura Crawshaw in this clip from episode 15 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 26/03/2025

Are abrasive #leaders aware of their own unacceptable behaviour? Not always. A lack of self-perception means they sometimes see their #management style as necessary, or even noble. In this clip from Episode 15 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, listen as Dr Crawshaw explains the challenge this gives managers.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 24/03/2025

How do we know if someone's abrasive behaviour is unacceptable in the workplace? Ask yourself: "If my friend or family member were subjected to this behaviour, would I be comfortable with that? If the answer is no, it's time to intervene." So says Dr Laura Crawshaw in Ep 15 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 21/03/2025

What is the role of managers in dealing with unacceptable conduct? How should managers tackle abrasive behaviour in order to prevent it escalating into formal complaints and investigations? In this clip from episode 15 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Dr Laura Crawshaw shares her thoughts on managing conduct

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 17/03/2025

As a people leader, how do you respond when others come to you and tell you that someone you manage is acting in a way that's not in line with your values? This week on #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, I talk to Dr Laura Crawshaw about her experience of helping leaders manage abrasive leadership behaviour.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 16/03/2025

Press reports across the world highlight misogyny, bullying, sexual harassment and more serious sexual harm affecting women in #emergencyservices over recent days, weeks, months - and yes, years. This predominantly a male issue for #police and #FireandRescue says @grahamgoulden.bsky.social #LATSE

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 13/03/2025

Most people affected by workplace incivility, #bullying or harassment just want it to stop, for the person to realise, apologise, and change their behaviour. In this clip from episode 14 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, @grahamgoulden.bsky.social discusses the two types of active and passive harm doer.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 09/03/2025

Workplace bullying, like most forms of abuse, is about power and control. Bullies take away agency from victims.The bystander's job is to give power back to a person being targeted. In episode 14 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, I talk to @grahamgoulden.bsky.social about his work in active bystandership.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 05/03/2025

There's often a stigma associated with people reporting poor behaviour in #emergencyservice cultures - "the snitch; the grass; the rat; the troublemaker." In this clip from #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Graham talks about how peer intervention works on the small things to prevent them becoming big things.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 03/03/2025

"Not speaking up is being normalised." In this clip from episode 14 of #LIfeAtTheSharpEnd, @grahamgoulden.bsky.social talks about how a peer intervention culture in #policing acts a preventive measure before situations escalate. Listen to the full conversation now at priceperrott.com/podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 27/02/2025

If you witness workplace incivility, #bullying or #harassment and do nothing, you've normalised poor behaviour. You're signalling to others that this is acceptable. You move from observer to harm-doer. Fascinating chat with @grahamgoulden.bsky.social in episode 14 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 26/02/2025

What do you do if you see someone being treated with incivility, or being bullied or harassed at work? Do you stand up, or stand aside for fear of attracting attention? Episode 14 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast is out now, with @grahamgoulden.bsky.social talking to me about Active Bystandership.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 24/02/2025

What role do bystanders play in creating a respectful workplace culture and in intervening with peers to prevent and address a toxic culture? 3 questions I talk about with @grahamgoulden.bsky.social in ep 14 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast, available on Wed 26 Feb wherever you get your podcasts

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 21/02/2025

"Time is the greatest gift a leader can give their people". Superb #leadership advice in this episode of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd with Charlotte Hails, talking about how she demonstrates the kind of gold standard leadership you always wanted to experience. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 16/02/2025

"Bring your authentic self to work" - you may have heard this in your own organisation. Good leaders don't suppress people who "don't speak their language." They respect and encourage diversity of thought and build on the experience of others. That's real #leadership. #LifeAtTheSharpEnd #policing

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 05/02/2025

#Leadership attitudes and actions play a key role in changing 'cop culture' to tackle historic issues of racism, sexism, homophobia and bullying. In episode 13 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd listen to Charlotte Hails on the role that leadership and supportive systems and processes can play. #policing

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 02/02/2025

When leaders undermine trust in an #investigation process by failing to follow a fair, transparent and comprehensive process, the implications are profound - for the complainant, and the culture of the organisation. Listen to the latest episode (13) of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast now. #policing

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 27/01/2025

Is challenging incivility, bullying or harassment accepted or frowned upon in your workplace culture? In this clip from Episode 13 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, Charlotte Hails talks about her experience of reporting the sexual harassment and misogyny she experienced in her policing career. Available now.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 23/01/2025

Good leaders build relationships and use the expertise of the people around them - often subject-matter experts in their field. Good leaders don't need to be the person with all the answers themselves. Listen to more leadership tips from Charlotte Hails in episode 13 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd now.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 22/01/2025

Leadership - it's not about being the person with all the answers, it's about knowing how to make the best of the people you have in your team around you. Hear more on #leadership skills from Charlotte Hails - former police officer and tech leader - in episode 13 of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 22/01/2025

What does it feel like for women affected by policing's "cop culture" of misogyny and #sexualharassment? The first #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast episode for 2025 is out now, with Charlotte Hails reflecting on her experiences as a senior leader in #policing. Available now at priceperrott.com/podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 06/01/2025

Why? That's a question that people who experience workplace incivility, #bullying and harassment will be familiar with. Why does the brain find this behaviour so traumatic to deal with? In this clip from #LifeAtTheSharpEnd episode 12, Jen Fraser @bulliedbrain.bsky.social explains our reactions.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 25/12/2024

A very merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the @priceperrott.com Corporate Dog team - who will very definitely NOT be assisting with the mountain of chocolate remaining from Christmas Day.

An impossibly good looking golden labrador, Bella, wearing a hilarious Christmas elf costume in front of a Christmas tree with tinsel

An impossibly good looking golden retriever, Puzzle, wearing a red Santa cape lined with white fur, lying in front of a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and baubles.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 24/12/2024

Merry Christmas Eve Bluesky!

Half filled glass of bubbles in front of a BlueSky screen

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 23/12/2024

As people break for the Christmas holidays, here's a key question about workplace incivility, bullying and harassment that, sadly, has not been resolved as we approach 2025. Why do institutions join in to protect perpetrators and not the victim? There'll be more on this question in the New Year.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 19/12/2024

Out now - the latest episode of the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd podcast with Dr Jennifer Fraser (@bulliedbrain.bsky.social) author of "The Bullied Brain" sharing her insights into the physical and psychological harm that #bullying causes to the brain - and her recipe for recovery.

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 19/12/2024

Bullying isn't just unpleasant, it harms the brain - something that can be seen on brain scans. In this clip from the #LifeAtTheSharpEnd, episode 12, Dr Jen Fraser (@bulliedbrain.bsky.social) talks about bullies' actions and your brain. Listen now. Links at priceperrott.com/podcast

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Dr. Jason Price @priceperrott.com · 17/12/2024

What is the effect bullying has on the human brain, and what can people who've been subjected to this behaviour do to repair the damage caused by their bully? Episode 12 of #LifeAtTheSharpEnd is out now with Dr Jen Fraser @bulliedbrain.bsky.social sharing her experience priceperrott.com/podcast

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