Social psychologist Tessa West discusses the negative impact of being 'too nice' at work, emphasizing the importance of clear and constructive feedback. She provides tips on overcoming anxiety to give helpful feedback, highlighting the value of honesty and actively seeking improvement in the workplace.

Author Tessa West discusses how to find a job you enjoy by assessing your skills, stressors, and career needs. The podcast explores emotional complexities in career choices, self-esteem, stress management, leveraging existing skills, and navigating work dissatisfaction.

Tessa West, PhD, is a psychology professor at NYU and author of "Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You." She delves into the roots of job dissatisfaction and unveils strategies for identifying what truly makes you unhappy at work. The conversation covers navigating toxic coworkers and emphasizes effective communication as a key to workplace harmony. Tessa also explores the dynamics of intergenerational communication and the importance of psychological safety for employee well-being, challenging traditional exit interviews for more open dialogue.

Dr. Tessa West, a psychologist from NYU, dives into the emotional intricacies of job satisfaction and how they mirror romantic relationships. She discusses how narratives we create about job dissatisfaction often mislead our career decisions, leading us to stay too long or make hasty choices. Tessa introduces 'job therapy' as a means to reassess our feelings toward work. She also highlights the modern challenges of multiple roles and communication gaps, urging listeners to reflect on their career identities and strategies for improvement.

Dr. Tessa West and Scott discuss finding fulfillment in work, dealing with toxic coworkers, role conflicts, the impact of overpromising, society's obsession with extremes and status symbols, job therapy insights, networking dynamics, and youthful appearance. The podcast touches on tips for enhancing resumes, navigating awkward workplace interactions, and aligning one's role with personal growth.

Join for an insightful conversation with Dr. Tessa West, a leading expert in interpersonal communication and psychology at NYU. Discover how to handle difficult coworkers, network effectively, negotiate salaries, and find fulfilling work. Unpack the top 5 career frustrations, leverage your network in salary negotiations, and craft a cohesive career narrative. Learn about the psychological tensions at work, fear of uncertainty, and maximizing networking opportunities for business growth.

You're working under a boss who really rubs you the wrong way. So you quit your job and take another. But in your new office, you find yourself stuck with a co-worker who bugs the tar out of you.The presence of annoying, incompetent, and underhanded people isn't a particular workplace problem, but a universal human problem. In any and every group of people, there are going to be bothersome and troublesome personalities.So if you can't entirely escape them, how do you get along with your fellow humans at work? My guest today has some research-backed advice. Her name is Tessa West, and she's a professor of psychology and the author of Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them. Today on the show, Tessa describes the seven types of jerks you run into at work — the kiss-up/kick-downer, credit stealer, bulldozer, free rider, micromanager, neglectful boss, and gaslighter — and shares what drives their respective behaviors and how to deal with them.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: How to Deal With Bad CoworkersLet Me Google That For YouAoM Podcast #627: How to Deal With Jerks, Bullies, Tyrants, and TrollsAoM Podcast #799: Getting Along Is OverratedAoM Podcast #559: How to Handle Difficult ConversationsConnect With Tessa WestTessa's Website

Dr. Tessa West, an NYU psychology professor specializing in workplace relationships, dives into the psychology behind job dissatisfaction. She outlines five key feelings that often lead to quitting, like identity crises and being undervalued. West explores how workplace dynamics parallel romantic relationships and stresses the significance of self-reflection in career decisions. She also shares strategies for boosting productivity in distracting environments and addresses the psychological strain of being a perpetual runner-up when it comes to promotions.

Social psychologist Tessa West discusses the downsides of being 'too nice' at work and the importance of clear, consistent feedback. Modupe provides tips on sharing constructive criticism for effective communication in the workplace.

The old rules of business etiquette are in big bleeping trouble. Ghosting is on the rise, with some workers not even showing up for their first day. Those who do stay are texting during meetings, skipping those team bonding happy hours or not returning emails and Slack messages. Is this a result of the pandemic or just an evolution of the cultural norms we expect in the office? Psychology professor Tessa West tells us how a perfect storm of disengagement and avoidance led to what some consider a rise in rudeness. Then Toni Purvis, the founder of the School of Disruptive Etiquette, gives us a lesson in the dos and don’ts of workplace manners. Further Reading What the #@$%! Happened to Our Manners at Work?  Sure, Work Makes Us Want to Swear. But Should You?  Finally, We Can Wear Shorts in the Office. (Maybe)  The Workplace Report  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices