GASLIGHTING

Gaslighting is not just a relationship issue. It is a workplace issue that can quietly dismantle a culture.

Most people assume gaslighting only lives in toxic partnerships, yet I see it inside businesses every year. A subtle dismissal here, a denial there, a quiet reframing that makes someone question their own memory or instincts. It may seem small, but it chips away at psychological safety and leaves leaders doubting their own judgment.

Here are a few key insights from the video:

• Gaslighting thrives in ambiguity and erodes confidence piece by piece.
• Phrases like “you’re overreacting” or “no one else has this issue” are early warning signals.
• Healthy leaders welcome space to think. Controlling leaders fear it.
• Your ability to trust your own perception is one of your greatest entrepreneurial assets.

The antidote is simple and powerful: pause, breathe, and claim your time.
“Thank you for sharing that. I need a moment to think.”

An honest person respects that boundary. A gaslighter fights it.

Protect your confidence. Protect your clarity. Your leadership depends on both.

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