Mobbing among colleagues is a significant problem. However, the danger does not only come from colleagues but increasingly "from above," known as bossing. Various studies confirm that now, in every second case of mobbing, a manager is involved. The goal is to systematically intimidate and sideline the affected employee.

Bossing by a supervisor/boss:

This is psychoterror "from above." There are at least two reasons for this behavior by a manager.

Firstly, they want to assert their power to boost their self-esteem. Therefore, they "target" people who are easy to manipulate. Other victims of bossing are employees who demand strong leadership and lack a strong and established self-esteem. Even though they deliver the agreed-upon performance on time, they are easy prey for bosses because it's not about performance but power games.

Secondly, the disturbed manager lacks competence. They are not up to the task and have often been pushed into this position by chance. In this role, they have failed to develop leadership maturity. They may have the necessary expertise, but that is only a smaller part of what makes a leader. The much larger part consists of soft skills. If these are lacking, it often negatively affects the manager's self-esteem. They try to mask this problem and their incompetence through their behavior towards their employees, portraying themselves as "tough leaders." However, the affected managers live in constant fear of being exposed. When a potential successor enters the company, they fear for their position and power. They have no choice but to engage in power and mind games, not only against that individual but often against others within the team. The same applies when the company aims to promote leaders from within. In this case, the boss will fight possible competition from within the ranks until they give up in resignation. This, in turn, ensures that the manager not only gains an advantage but also solidifies their position. They are perceived as more powerful, making them even less vulnerable.

This makes it difficult for bossing victims to take action against it. They cannot rely on allies within the team either. The fear of becoming a bossing victim themselves is greater than protecting their colleagues. This ominous development damages the working atmosphere and leads to the resignation of talented employees. The challenge is to prove the manager's malicious behavior. This is hardly possible for victims. They need external support, which we can provide.

Please note that this is a complex and nuanced topic, and the translation aims to convey the original meaning as accurately as possible. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask.