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How Can I Deal With A Difficult Co-Worker?

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Question:

My boss called me in to his office the other day. He told me that he thought my “attitude” lately had been getting in the way of me doing my job well. I resented this very much and I want to know what I should do. A lot is going on in my personal life right now, and I may not be the happiest person all the time, but I still manage to get to work everyday, and I try to do my job the best I can. I think my personal life is none of his business. What do you think?

Answer:

I think you need to reaccess your situation more honestly. If you are bringing your personal life, feelings, and emotions into the workplace then YOU are the one who is making it your boss’s business. Attitudes, whether positive or negative, are very contagious and can have an amazing impact on your colleagues, your customers and your productivity…and it is your boss’s job to notice those changes. People often underestimate the power their attitudes and behaviors have on the overall health of an organization and it’s future success. Your co-workers have problems of their own and should not have to deal with yours. Your customers deserve your total support and attention. You, yourself, would benefit more if you took a mental break from your problems and focused on doing a great job. A great motivator when life isn’t going as planned in one area of our life, is to take control and make sure we are as successful as possible in other areas of our life. So instead of resenting that your boss simply pointed out what was true, turn his perception around and prove him wrong. Show him that your attitude and performance is not determined by events outside of work.

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Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Author Connie Podesta. One of the most in-demand business speakers in the industry. She is a game-changing, revenue -building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years.Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author. Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, life balance and getting your act together! Plus (what we all probably could use in today’s crazy world )…a Comedienne. To learn more about Connie and what she can do for your team visit her site www.conniepodesta.com or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Connie.Speaks -- she’s fun to follow!

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  1. Lucas mancas says

    April 26, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    I have a boss who will not deal with a problem emplyee. This employee is not white so they keep telling me that they do not want to gwe sued. This emplyee has had problem with all the staff is is under him. So I just leave it alone. What should he do as my Boss. I really would like to show him your answer.

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