How to Manage Manipulative and Disruptive Behavior at Work and in Public Spaces
From Security Management Highlights by ASIS International
November 3, 2025 · 27 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how to manage manipulative and disruptive behavior at work and in public spaces.
Have you ever felt manipulated into doubting yourself and your abilities, even though your track record shows that you’re doing well? You might have encountered a gaslighter, says Michael Gips, CPP. These individuals’ manipulative shenanigans can be costly to personnel and productivity unless managers intervene promptly. Also in this episode, disruptive behavior extends beyond the office. Yan Byalik, CPP, of Newport News, Virginia, shares how and when security teams can intervene in unwanted behavior in public spaces—such as libraries, city halls, and parks—and how to communicate about access rights and restrictions with staff and visitors. Additional Resources Read Michael Gips’s article about gaslighters here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/gaslighting/ Gaslighters are the only adversarial personalities you might meet at work. Read the list here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/adversarial-personalities/ Incivility in the workplace can be very expensive. Explore the costs and risks of disruptive behavior in this collection of articles from Security…
People in this episode
Guests: Michael Gips, Yan Byalik
Topics covered
- manipulative behavior
- disruptive behavior
- gaslighting
- workplace productivity
- security intervention
Keywords
- gaslighting
- manipulation
- disruptive behavior
- workplace
- security teams
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ASIS International
Places: Newport News, Virginia
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