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Show Notes:
Clean Up Your Side of the Street [15:12]
When it comes to workplace relationships, Amy shares foundational tips that will apply to working with all of the archetypes. Raise your self-awareness, get the big picture, and ask yourself, “How can I make sure my thoughts, actions, and behaviors are aligned with my values and goals in my relationships?” Be cognizant of how you can be inviting or triggering behavior of the “difficult people” you may face at work.
The Archetypes
In this episode, Amy and Marcel cover three archetypes:
The Passive Aggressive Peer [21:36]
When working with a co-worker demonstrating passive-aggressive behavior, consider “What is the underlying message?”. Oftentimes passive aggressive behaviors come from a place of fear, insecurity, or desire to avoid conflict. Frame conversations and interactions in a way that may open up their true thoughts or message and invite a safe place.
The Pessimist [30:35]
Working with a pessimist co-worker can create a negative fog in the workplace. It’s important to validate their feelings, find a place for their “risk assessment”, and especially set forth a practice that invites positivity and support. “If you set boundaries against extreme pessimists, that dark cloud over their head might change.” They might not become ultra-positive with these practices but their self-awareness might rise and they can heavily affect future interactions and the environment.
The Know-it-all [35:00]
When it comes to the American workplace, “we tend to value confidence over competence”. This is how incompetent, narcissistic individuals often come into leadership positions. Hold your ground and pocket some phrases to protect your voice and knowledge when it comes to meetings. Invite in peer support if your own voice isn’t doing the trick.
Protect Yourself [41:27]
“Sometimes we put in our best effort, and the behavior just doesn’t change, then it’s a matter of protecting yourself.” Amy has some great tips for keeping yourself and your position safe: Document everything so that should you need to escalate the situation you have the details. Don’t dwell, make sure these difficult people aren’t all you’re thinking about. Limit interactions, you don’t have to spend too much work time with these people outside of direct work. Keep some phrases handy so you can keep the conversations moving peacefully.
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The Love in Action Podcast is part of a global movement that inspires leaders to reimagine the conditions necessary for creating human-centered and humane workplaces where people and businesses flourish. The show is now heard in 160 countries and is ranked in the top 2% of all podcasts. Episodes are published every Thursday and can be heard on your favorite podcast platform. If you like what you hear, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!
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15 фев 2023
