How To Deal With A Bad Corporate Culture / Morale

Summary: <p>It can be really hard when you are in a bad corporate culture or really bad morale at work.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>We have 3 main choices:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Stick it out</li> <li>Leave</li> <li>Try to change it<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Find the positive</li> <li>Identify the areas you'd like to improve</li> <li>Set boundaries where / when possible</li> <li>Speak up when things make you uncomfortable</li> <li>Redirect / course correct in the moment</li> <li>Lift others up / compliment / highlight the good work others do</li> <li>Team building exercises</li> <li>What training can you and your team could do</li> <li>Take feedback well</li> <li>Be open and honest with others</li> <li>Establish / create / re-iterate the 'why'</li> <li>Offer / ask for more flexibility</li> <li>Find time / spaces to get incredibly focused</li> <li>Create a physical space you can thrive in</li> <li>Take time off / schedule it out when necessary</li> <li>Clear expectations / updates / goals</li> <li>Be yourself and celebrate others being themselves</li> <li>Work towards the next step in your career<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong></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