Navigating Workplace Conflict
Embracing respect and kindness in the workplace is essential, as it directly ties into diversity work. When faced with challenging coworkers, it's crucial to check in with your feelings and understand your conflict style. Seeking support from trusted individuals outside your organization can provide clarity and validation, helping you navigate difficult interactions without falling into the trap of gossip.In this clip
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Tips for dealing with conflict in the workplace
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How can I overcome conflicts with coworkers?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I approach my 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 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. She has a different approach, and while it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
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 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?