Bullies Quote by Reid Hoffman
“The way you deal with bullies is you change their economic equation. Make it more expensive for them to hassle you.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2015
Changing the cost of being bullied—social, financial, or reputational—can deter aggression and protect victims.
In simple terms: Make bullying costly for aggressors.
Increase consequences for bullying behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- online platforms
- workplace policies
- community groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can discourage bullying?
- How can victims empower themselves financially?
Aggressors may adapt tactics rather than stop.