How Success Breeds Insecurity: The Dark Side of Workplace Dynamics | Julius Caesar Case Study

In this video, we explore how success can trigger insecurity and bullying behaviors in the workplace, using the story of Julius Caesar as a powerful case study. Discover how Caesar's rise to power and the reactions of the Roman Senate mirror modern-day dynamics, where high achievers often find themselves targeted by insecure peers and superiors.
Drawing on Social Dominance Theory and real research, we’ll break down the psychology behind these behaviors, examining why some colleagues feel threatened by others’ success. We’ll also discuss how fear and envy can transform a workplace into a battleground, just as the Roman Republic became a stage for betrayal and power struggles.
Narrated by Ben Hinson (me! 😄)
Stay tuned for upcoming videos in this series, where I’ll dive into the types of bullying behaviors and how they can be managed. If you’re passionate about creating healthier workplaces, follow the series here:
[Part 1: Veni, Vidi, Vici - Understanding the Roots of Workplace Bullying]: / veni-vidi-vici-underst...
[Part 2A: Alea Iacta Est - Navigating the Forms of Workplace Bullying]: www.linkedin.c...
[Part 2B: Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt - Power Dynamics and the Impact of Workplace Bullying]: www.linkedin.c...
[Part 3A: Et Tu, Brute? Beyond Insecurity - Structural and Cultural Causes of Workplace Bullying]: www.linkedin.c...
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Key Topics Covered:
How success can provoke insecurity and abusive behavior in the workplace
The story of Julius Caesar as a lens to understand power dynamics
Insights from Social Dominance Theory and the impact of insecurity
Practical tips for recognizing and managing these dynamics in your own career
Watch Next: ➡️ Part 3B: Intersectionality and Likability in the Workplace ➡️ Managing Bullying Behaviors for a Healthier Workplace
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[@MikosMiko]

This was awesome, Ben! Insecure people are the worst!