12/02/2024

When You’re the Scapegoat

Here are some powerful phrases to address unfair blame

Being set up as the scapegoat never feels easy. It's uncomfortable, unfair, and downright isolating. But here is the good news: You don't have to stay the goat in this blame game. Instead, you can fight goats with GOATs—our Greatest of All Time Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict—and other powerful phrases and rise above the chaos.

Not only will you protect your reputation, but you'll also foster a healthier, more collaborative team dynamic—and that's a win for everyone.

Why Scapegoating Happens

When things go wrong, some people toss blame around like a frisbee in a windstorm—random, chaotic, and bound to hit someone who didn’t see it coming. Others launch a deliberate campaign to ensure some unsuspecting nice guy gets the blame.

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