Hidden Trait #7:
A Bully is Pompous

A bully pretends to be a strong leader, when in fact
he is a self-satisfied, self-indulgent braggart.

A bully inflates himself

- He exaggerates his own importance - He acts like a know-it-all - He claims superior knowledge and experience on every topic - He never admits mistakes - He never apologizes, unless to prove how rarely he makes a mistake - He attempts to look as powerful as possible - He drives an expensive status-car

A bully demeans others

- He treats others as unimportant and powerless - He rarely treats someone as an equal - He is condescending in words, tone of voice and mannerisms

A bully is a prima donna

- He is very dramatic about every issue that effects him - He acts as if his project or division is the most important - He demands that the company treat his projects as a priority - He demands that you drop everything to help him - He demands that you shift resources to him - He demands an important title - He demands a better office

A bully is a meeting hog

- He exploits meetings to pump up his own ego - He tries to demonstrate his superior intellect - He claims full credit for successes in his department - He highlights the failures of others - He tries to demolish the opposition in every discussion - He holds side conversations with the person next to him - He answers his cell phone - He is frequently late and leaves early - He has his assistant interrupt to give him messages - He reviews important-looking documents not related to the meeting - He makes notes about something not connected to the meeting

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