5
Ways to Deal with a Negative Co-worker
You have had it up to here, and you are putting your
foot down. Your workplace will no longer be a cesspool
of bad vibrations from negative colleagues.
For too long, these emotional vampires had you at their
mercy. They strike at anyone with a pulse and blast their
poor victims with a steady blast of fiery criticisms and
complaints. You are committed to exorcise these demons
of pessimism out of the office.
How to handle attitude problems expressed in different
ways? Just employ these strategies and release a positive
stream of good vibrations to see the surprising change.
1. Recognize the culprit. This is
very important because you do not want to mutate into
a member of the Inquisition out on a rabid witch hunt
or lynching spree. Knowing who is emitting the negative
energy in the office will help you deal with the concerned
person better. Be on guard if other employees' performances
have been affected that their morale is already below
sea level.
2. Know the cause of the negative attitude.
You do not have to be an internationally-renowned
psychic to know the other person's source of negativity.
A series of tactful questions or a heart-to-heart
communication will suffice. Empathize with the other
person to find the root of his bad feelings.
3. Help the person take responsibility for
his actions. After you figure out where the
anger is coming from, help him take charge of his
actions. If he feels that he has the right to express
himself in a certain way which contradicts the company's
vision, convince him that his behavior is inappropriate
for the workplace and if possible explain the rationale
behind it. Most of the time,these people only need
a thorough explanation in order to reform.
4. Kick the negative reaction out of the door.
It is often said that bad habits are harder
to ditch than imbibing a positive behavior. To some,
it may seem insurmountable that they prefer to stick
with their old shells and refuse to turn over a new
leaf. This is the coward's way out.
You know you are not a coward and you can implement
reforms needed in your life. If your opponent is unable
to change his bad habits, then encourage him to replace
it with a more acceptable one. Maybe you can tell
him, in simple terms, that his good qualities are
overshadowed by his negative ways. This way, he'll
go into an introspective mode and realize that indeed,
he is acting out of bounds.
5. Be an exemplary model. Nothing
beats negativity than a role model exuding positive
vibrations.. Through your action and behavior, your
officemates will realize that the optimists are winners
while the pessimists are losers.
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