Bossy people often don’t think they're bossy, so be sure you can point to specific, observable bahavior. Ed Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests you approach them one on one, give an example, and then back off to give the person time to think. ... Landmine Bossy teammate coworke...
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Fear and anxiety can make an otherwise rational employee overreact. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says to stay issue focused when talking to them--avoid being emotional. Move the discussion to a productive environment so you can offer the employee information, help, and support. ... downturn...
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Work is more collaborative than ever. As a result, receiving credit for ideas has become both political and tricky. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests not getting caught up in a line by line scorecard. Contribute, do a great job, and make sure your work is noticed but dont worry about ge...
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If you keep getting passed up for promotions no matter how hard you work, take a look at your managerial skills. Are they nonexistent? Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., urges you to sit down with your manager and really listen—don’t get defensive! Ask what you can do, what ski...
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"Don’t come in swinging!" suggests Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc. Instead, start by asking questions and observing. Look to the top level executives for clues about the corporate culture. Are they very informal, or do things seem more rigid? Be especially careful when changi...
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Don’t walk out of your boss's office in frustration when you can't get answers. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says you have to take charge on your own. Give your manager a detailed outline of what you'll be doing for a project and let them know when you'll be checking in for feedback. Make i...
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If you said things to your boss you regret, don’t ignore it and let emotions fester. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests you apologize immediately. Keep the apology separate from the issue you argued about, which may be something that still needs to be resolved. You can have that conversa...
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Asking someone something personal, like wearing less perfume, is a delicate situation. By framing it as a favor, the person may be more likely to comply. If they chose not to, Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says you have to decide if the issue is important enough to create a conflict over. .....
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Deal with objective data. Ed Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests applying the "video camera test." Can you describe the person’s behavior as though you're watching it on a TV? Once you can be specific you should approach the coworker in private and discuss ways to improve the s...
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Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says to approach your manager in private with a specific incident and then turn the conversation into a discussion about how decision-making should work around the office. Although your manager has the ability to fire you, if you let the behavior turn into a pat...
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People judge us by how we look, whether we like it or not. Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., says that as a manager it is your job to have this difficult conversation. Explain how dressing better can help with a raise or promotion. It may be more difficult for male managers to...
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Ed Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, says it’s never too late to enforce a fair, legal policy among all of your employees. Be clear in your expectations, the company policy, and the consequences.
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