Are You a Tormentor or a Political Operator?

To cap off our Getting Along series (see the last four episodes in our feed if you missed them), Amy Gallo offers advice, in front of a live audience, on how to deal with “difficult” colleagues. She talks with Amy Bernstein about the different types of difficult coworkers (from the tormentor to the know-it-all) and then answers questions from several members of the audience about the specific situations they’re facing. If you’re navigating a tough work relationship right now and don’t know how to turn things around, this episode is for you.

Resources:

• Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), by Amy Gallo
• “What to Do if You Think Your Boss Is Shutting You Out,” by Liz Kislik
• “How to Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Colleague,” by Amy Gallo
• “How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Teams,” by Joan C. Williams and Sky Mihaylo
• “How to Deal with the Know-It-All in Your Office,” by Priscilla Claman

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