CNBC ran a segment earlier this morning about how to deal with workplace bullies. It’s not entirely clear why. Perhaps as a companion piece to FBN’s “Be A Dick” special, perhaps because they’ve just given up entirely. MarketWatch’s Herb Greenberg argues that having a resident jerk in the office is good for business, while Gary Namie of the Workplace Bullying Institute, through blubbering tears, says that bullies are mean and should be banned. Dennis Kneale works into the conversation that he used to be the managing editor of Forbes. And speaking of Kneale, the most interesting aspect of the piece is his apparent selective memory. DK wonders why there’s a need for an institute devoted entirely to the study of bullies, implying that anyone falling victim to a little tormenting should suck it up and get back to work. Sounds like tough guy needs to be reminded of this:
kneale is a d-bag
The way Kneale’s voice cracks when he gets excited reminds me of the squaky voice teen in The Simpsons…
When did Elvis Costello become a CNBC contributor?
“Your watching CNBC, first in bullying worldwide”
I’m sure that this is a (great, important, interesting, relevant, other__________) story, but I believe that the following article will likely appeal to more readers myself:
http://www.coedmagazine.com/sports/7306
“I find YOU offensive”.
Reminds me of an SNL sketch a few years back that was a takeoff on CNN Crossfire. Beneath Paul Begala’s name on screen he was identified as “9 year old girl” and another graphic had “pees sitting down.” CNBC should do the same with Kneale.
I loathe Dennis Kneale, and ever since CNBC has been bringing him on the air more often, I’ve been losing more and more respect for them.
Good lord that guy is a flaming idiot.
I loathe Dennis Kneale, and ever since CNBC has been bringing him on the air more often, I’ve been losing more and more respect for them.
Good lord that guy is a flaming idiot.
Kneale is a whiney tool…I don’t understand why CNBC brings him on air at all. Every time I see him on CNBC the tv goes right over to sports center.
sportscenter is one word
i think we should make it a point to correct the grammar and typos of guest commenters with the same tenacity that they correct BL’s
Wasn’t Dennis Kneale the guy at Forbes who got in trouble for having a jar of candy on his desk labeled Viagra and for harassing a co-worker during a holiday party. More of an idiot than a bully.
Serious question: Why is Dennis Kneal on CNBC? He has, thus far:
1. Confirmed our suspicions that he knows absolutely nothing about finance.
2. Has no “sources” like gabagool
3. Is not a “hot girl”
4. Looks like (as earlier pointed out) Elvis Costello, but without any of the talent.
Thats 4 strikes, wtf is the holdup?
Mad Cow Cramer is the major irritant why I stop watching CNBC.
Cramer is unbelievable. Seriously, Cramer, accept that you’re middle-aged! The rolled-up sleeves drawn tight against the biceps look ridiculous. Cramer manages to make the effects of working out look tawdry. Whatever he’s doing to stay so hyper doesn’t help his overall appearance.
@6.51 — he turns you on, doesnt he?
Namie held his own in a two-against-one denial match. I heard no blubbering and saw no tears. Nor did I shed any tears when my bully dismantled my life, leaving me spastic and jerking with PTSD within 10 months after a successful 20 year career in education. He was a school superintendent. I was a teacher who knew too much about school finance.