This podcast episode features Amy Cuddy, who delves into the complexities of workplace bullying, asserting that it is a multi-person crime requiring the involvement of various individuals to perpetuate its detrimental effects. Cuddy outlines the characteristics of bullies, the prevalence of this issue, and its pervasive impact on social dynamics and individual mental health. She explains the predictable patterns of bullying, which escalate from initial tests to ultimately silencing the target, leading to severe consequences. The critical call to action is for awareness, recognition, and intervention to combat workplace bullying and its damaging legacy.