Leaders - Working with toxic people on the job?
Here's how to deal with them...👇🏻
👉🏻 1. Communicate your boundaries.
--Clarify what behavior is not acceptable to you.
--Assertively express these concerns to others.
--Don't assume people can read your mind.
👉🏻 2. Practice more self-care.
--Engaging in more activities that bring you joy.
--Reduce activities creating unnecessary drama & stress.
👉🏻 3. Surround yourself with supportive people.
--Reach out to trusted friends, family, or colleagues.
--Often they can offer a fresh perspective and solutions.
--Tap into them for advice, guidance, or emotional support.
👉🏻 4. Document, document, document.
--Keep a record of specific instances of toxic behavior.
--Useful if you need to escalate things to the higher-ups.
--Include dates, times, and descriptions.
👉🏻 5. Address the behavior directly 1-on-1.
--Aim for a calm & assertive 1:1 discussion.
--Share your concerns & the impact of the person's behavior.
--Be specific and provide examples to make your point clear.
👉🏻 6. Know when to disengage.
--Distance yourself from them.
--Limit or completely end contact with them.
--Recognize when it's healthier to just cut off contact.
👉🏻 7. Seek mediation or intervention.
--Consider involving a mediator or higher authority.
--Could be a supervisor, HR, or a trusted neutral party.
--May be needed in extreme cases to facilitate a resolution.
👉🏻👉🏻The bottom line:
--Dealing with toxic behavior can be emotionally challenging.
--So it's crucial to take care of yourself throughout the process.
--You'll be glad you did.
📌Feel free to pass this on to others who might find it helpful.
Take care.
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