A few years ago, I walked into the main hall of my former office one morning to behold the most heart-wrenching sight I had seen in years. My female colleague, who was happily married and had three kids, was crying. I didn't need her to explain what was going on. I knew the story. The management had decided to make the place very uncomfortable for her due to her rising public profile and outspokenness. They followed up with a series of subtle verbal aggression, intrusion, coercion, threats, offensive communication, and actions designed to embarrass and humiliate her.