Is a coworker getting on your nerves? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Amy Gallo, the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict. They talk through what to do when a coworker acts like their responsibilities are beneath them, a colleague you referred to the team is being aggressive and sneaky, or a fellow team member is coasting wh ... Show More
Nov 2023
Introducing New Here: Office Etiquette
While Dear HBR: is on hiatus, we want to introduce you to HBR’s podcast for young professionals, New Here, hosted by Elainy Mata. Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, New Here will help you build a meaningful career on your own terms. In this episode, Elainy and comedian ... Show More
26m 25s
Aug 2022
Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers
Work is challenging for lots of reasons, but most of us have probably come to realize that what makes or break a professional experience is people - and sometimes we encounter a boss, peer, or direct report that isn’t at all fun to work with. Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at ... Show More
28m 37s
May 2023
Co-Workers Getting On Your Nerves? Here’s How to Handle It Better
Are your co-workers' quirks driving you crazy? From the cubicle-mate who talks too loudly on the phone, to the person who always microwaves fish for lunch, to the supervisor who’s never on time for a meeting, every office has people who get on your nerves. But you don’t have to l ... Show More
20m 11s
Apr 2024
303: How to Work With Difficult People with Amy Gallo
How does it feel to work with somebody you'd rather avoid? Let's admit it: We all experience a fair share of difficult people at work. And many times, we just have to be around them whether we like it or not. However, there are a few things, that we can do to lessen their impact ... Show More
32m 42s
Apr 2016
Dealing With a Difficult Coworker
<p>What do you do when your co-worker is impossible to work with? Especially when management doesn’t seem to notice or care? That’s the question today’s caller, Crystal, asks. She’s looking for my advice on how to change the situation, but I show her how the real relief will come ... Show More
7m 21s
Aug 2018
Managing Someone Who’s Too Collaborative
Rebecca Shambaugh, a leadership coach, says being too collaborative can actually hold you back at work. Instead of showing how well you build consensus and work with others, it can look like indecision or failure to prioritize. She explains what to do if you over-collaborate, how ... Show More
23m 6s