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How to Handle a Boss Who Gaslights You in Private
Lucas and Luna dig into a specific and insidious pattern: the boss who only gaslights you behind closed doors, never in front of witnesses. They break down a 2025 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology finding that 62% of workplace gaslighting happens one-on-one, and why that makes it harder to prove and easier to dismiss. Lucas shares a concrete three-step response framework — document the contradiction, ask a clarifying question that surfaces the lie, and create a paper trail by following up in writing. They also discuss why this behavior often spikes during performance review season…
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