What is *Overcoming Mobbing* about?

*Overcoming Mobbing* by Maureen Duffy and Len Sperry explores workplace mobbing—a systemic form of group aggression that erodes victims’ mental health and careers through prolonged humiliation, exclusion, and sabotage. The book distinguishes mobbing from bullying by emphasizing organizational involvement, provides recovery strategies for victims, and outlines prevention frameworks for employers.

Who should read *Overcoming Mobbing*?

This guide is essential for workplace abuse victims, HR professionals, managers, and mental health counselors. It equips individuals with tools to document abuse, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate legal recourse while offering organizations protocols to address toxic cultures.

Is *Overcoming Mobbing* worth reading?

Yes—readers praise its actionable recovery strategies, case studies, and clear distinction between mobbing and bullying. Reviewers note its value for both victims seeking validation and employers aiming to foster healthier workplaces.

How does mobbing differ from workplace bullying?

| **Mobbing** | **Bullying** | |-------------|--------------| | Group-driven, organizationally enabled | One-on-one aggression | | Systemic exclusion over months/years | Occasional hostile acts | | Aims to force victim’s resignation | Seeks dominance, not expulsion |

What are the psychological effects of mobbing?

Victims often experience PTSD, depression, and shattered self-worth due to gaslighting and social isolation. The book links prolonged mobbing to career derailment, financial instability, and suicidal ideation.

What recovery strategies does the book recommend?

- **Document incidents** with dates/witnesses - **Secure legal/mental health support** - **Reframe self-blame** as organizational failure - **Rebuild identity** through non-work relationships

How can organizations prevent mobbing?

Duffy and Sperry urge companies to: 1. Train managers to recognize early warning signs 2. Establish anonymous reporting channels 3. Penalize mobbing instigators, not victims 4. Conduct “psychological safety” audits quarterly

What case studies illustrate mobbing dynamics?

Examples include a teacher targeted by administrators for whistleblowing and a nurse ostracized after reporting safety violations. These show how institutions often protect aggressors over victims.

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Overcoming Mobbing

Maureen Duffy & Len Sperry

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Maureen Duffy & Len Sperry

4.11 (66 Reviews)

Psychology Corp Culture Career Relationship

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー12分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

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キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ25分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Overcoming Mobbing」のベストクォート

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When Your Workplace Becomes a War Zone

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Ever notice how Sunday evenings feel different when something's wrong at work? That knot in your stomach, the dread creeping in as the weekend fades. Now imagine that dread intensifying until you're physically sick at the thought of walking through your office door. For millions of workers, this isn't anxiety-it's the lived reality of workplace mobbing, a collective form of psychological warfare that can destroy careers, health, and lives. Unlike the stereotypical office bully-one bad boss making your life miserable-mobbing involves entire groups ganging up on a single target. Think of it less like a schoolyard fight and more like an organizational witch hunt, where formal systems and informal gossip networks combine to systematically push someone out. Research suggests up to half of American workers have experienced this phenomenon, yet most don't even have a name for what's happening to them. The critical distinction between bullying and mobbing changes everything about how we understand workplace abuse. When Jim's micromanaging boss makes his life hell, transferring to another department solves the problem. But when Linda becomes the target of a coordinated campaign-where her manager and the COO collaborate to build a case against her, strategically plant rumors about an "investigation," and systematically poison her reputation-changing departments won't help. The organization itself has become weaponized. Mobbing transforms institutional processes into weapons. Performance reviews, HR investigations, even seemingly neutral "documentation"-all become tools of elimination rather than management. While 72% of workplace bullies occupy positions of power, mobbing features fluid dynamics where subordinates can successfully target superiors by building coalitions. The assistant coaches who spread gossip about their boss, the administrative staff who "forget" to include someone in meetings, the colleagues who suddenly go silent when the target enters the room-these aren't isolated incidents but coordinated patterns.

The Targets and Trajectory of Collective Attack

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The Lived Experience of Psychological Terror

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Ripple Effects Beyond the Target

Recovery, Resistance, and Building Healthier Workplaces

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@OojasSalunke

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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

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@Matt, YC alum

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

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Ripple Effects Beyond the Target

Recovery, Resistance, and Building Healthier Workplaces

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The Lived Experience of Psychological Terror

Physical and Psychological Devastation

Ripple Effects Beyond the Target

Recovery, Resistance, and Building Healthier Workplaces

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おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When Your Workplace Becomes a War Zone

The Targets and Trajectory of Collective Attack

When Systems, Groups, and Individuals Converge

The Lived Experience of Psychological Terror

Physical and Psychological Devastation

Ripple Effects Beyond the Target

Recovery, Resistance, and Building Healthier Workplaces

クイックサマリーモード - 『Overcoming Mobbing』の要約を12分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Overcoming Mobbing』から厳選した7の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Overcoming Mobbing』のレッスンを25分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Overcoming Mobbing』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

Overcoming MobbingのPDFをダウンロード

Overcoming MobbingのEPUBをダウンロード

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When Your Workplace Becomes a War Zone

The Targets and Trajectory of Collective Attack

When Systems, Groups, and Individuals Converge

The Lived Experience of Psychological Terror

Physical and Psychological Devastation

Ripple Effects Beyond the Target

Recovery, Resistance, and Building Healthier Workplaces