There’s a chilling moment that many truth-tellers eventually face: the instant they stop playing along with a narcissist’s carefully curated façade and speak honestly. What happens next is rarely proportional. It’s explosive. Vindictive. Calculated. And in the court reporting world, it can be professionally and personally devastating. “The times I felt the most unsafe wereContinue reading “Truth on Trial – How Narcissists Weaponize Silence in Court Reporting”
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Bullies in Court Reporting – The Personal, Systemic, and Cultural Forces Pushing Stenographers to the Brink
Bullying in court reporting isn’t just personal — it’s systemic and cultural. Agencies, attorneys, and association leaders exploit fear, favoritism, and humiliation while hiding behind “industry standards.” Calling out unethical conduct is not bullying. The real bully rallies a crowd to silence a lone voice. It’s time to treat bullying as a medical crisis, not a leadership style.
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