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Understanding How a Bully Thinks

What he wants
you to think
What he really thinks What he wants
from you
"I care about you. I care about the firm. Trust me." "You don't have my savvy, intelligence and strength. You aren't aggressive and competitive, so you must be weak. I'm going to discover where you are vulnerable, then use that to control your emotions and behavior." "I want you to help me become more successful. I may cause you some pain, but that's okay, because that is part of my 'tough management' style. By the way, if you don't cooperate, I will destroy you."

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