Dealing with Emotionally Immature Colleagues
Learn how to handle emotionally immature colleagues at work, including strategies like visualizing their tantrums, calling them out on their behavior, and seeking help from HR if necessary. Gain insights on dealing with rude emails and maintaining respectful communication in the workplace.In this clip
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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 the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor and the clip Emotions at Work? 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 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. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too? But now, I'm feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer. I know I haven't; I'm getting a return offer. But what is this feeling?
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 Using Radical Candor to Strengthen Relationships at Work and Home with Kim Scott and the clip Radical Candor Approach? Additionally, how can I change my attitude towards a manager at work with whom I have a weird connection, especially if she rarely gives me the space to explain and often interrupts me during presentations? While her approach is useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?