Firing Your Villains
Establishing clear boundaries is essential when dealing with difficult coworkers. It's important to communicate your needs calmly and assertively, holding others accountable for their behavior. If issues persist, don't hesitate to seek support from supervisors, as effective communication can lead to better workplace dynamics. Remember, people will treat you the way you teach them to.In this clip
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Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
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I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. How should I handle this situation?
How should I handle a situation where I feel frustrated with a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations, as discussed in the episode Heather Monahan - Top 50 Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author | How to Create Confidence and the clip Firing for Culture?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I handle a situation where I have a weird relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing how I act help her loosen her resistance too?