

407: Helping Someone Who’s Being Taken Advantage Of, with Bonni Stachowiak
May 6, 2019
The hosts tackle a listener's concern about a team member being taken advantage of, emphasizing effective communication and setting boundaries. Strategies for building meaningful workplace relationships and motivating teams through understanding their purpose are explored. The discussion also delves into overcoming mediocrity in challenging environments and the importance of proactive improvement. Practical tips on fostering organizational effectiveness and navigating tough situations round out the conversation with actionable insights for listeners.
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Empowering Team Members
- Empower team members to view workplace relationships as interdependent, not dependent.
- Encourage them to shift from "no" or "yes, but" to "yes, and" to assert their needs.
Finding the "Why"
- Define the "why" behind the team's work and connect it to a larger purpose.
- Share client success stories to reinforce the impact of their work and ignite passion.
Missed Clues
- Bonni missed clues about negative peer dynamics in a past interview.
- She now prioritizes peer interactions to assess cultural fit.