Dealing With Disrespect At Work

Summary: <p>Today we are talking about dealing with disrespect at work, this can be a really challenging thing to deal with. </p> <p>As humans we tend to react to disrespect faster than our brains can catch up if that makes sense. </p> <p>If someone is being mean and disrespectful to me,  typically I react with emotion, which there is nothing wrong with emotion, don’t get me wrong. </p> <p>But, I don’t always slow down and think about what the situation is and what’s happening. </p> <p> </p> <p>This is really, really important at work. </p> <p>Most of us see our colleagues on a daily basis and we really want to make sure we are building and maintaining those relationships. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Two things to keep in mind: </strong> </p> <p>1) Be very approachable and consciously be thinking about this.</p> <p>2) Be available so you can have the conversation and move on.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>During the conversation do these 7 things: </strong></p> <p>1) Assume there was positive intent behind whatever happened, assume they are coming from a good place until you know otherwise.</p> <p>2) Ask questions to understand the situation. </p> <p>3) Truly assess the situation, put yourself in the other persons shoes.</p> <p>4) Listen to understand, do not listen just to simply reply.</p> <p>5) Focus on the facts, this is really important, especially at work. We all know the game of telephone!  </p> <p>6) Talk it out. I have never seen conflicts that have been truly resolved without a conversation. </p> <p>7) Use ‘me' and ‘I' statements, avoid ‘you' statements.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>During the conversation think about these 4 things: </strong></p> <p>1) Are you being disrespected or are you having a disagreement? </p> <p>2) How is your day going? </p> <p>3) Boundaries - what boundaries are going to be setting moving forward? </p> <p>4) How well you know the person you are in conflict with?</p> <p> </p> <p>When it comes to being disrespected at work, it is not okay and it is not acceptable. </p> <p>Try to talk it out first and if it continues to happen you need to get someone else involved. </p> <p> </p> <p>Come back next week when we are going to be talking about self awareness in episode #25! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you so much for listening.</p> <p>I would love to connect and learn how I can help you!</p> <p>Connect with me below!!!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>To connect - </strong></p> <p>Facebook: </p> <p><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13">www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13</a></p> <p>Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!! </p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/a1293a0/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message