S8E14 - Worth Repeating: Setting Limits Without Public Exposure to Manage Difficult Behavior

Exposure and Public Shaming as Conflict Management Tools: A Critical Analysis

In this back episode from the High Conflict Institute podcast, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter tackle a challenging question that many face when dealing with difficult workplace situations: Is exposing someone's problematic behavior an effective strategy for creating change? While the impulse to "name and shame" may feel justified, especially when facing reputation damage or distortion campaigns, the hosts explore why this approach often backfires with high conflict personalities.

When dealing with individuals who demonstrate high conflict behavior patterns, the threat of exposure frequently...