I often observe and talk to people who leave their companies because
of interpersonal problems. The number one reason people tell you they leave a firm is because of poor relationships they experienced with cranky managers. A manager can make work fantastic, fun, or sheer frustration. People who come to work with personal resources and a desire to do a good job seem to fare far better with unpopular managers. Why then, do so many leave dissatisfied or having done far less work than managers had hoped? Few would deny that managers who lack confidence... or fail to present a clear vision for the work … tend to build barriers that even the best workers find difficult or impossible to get past. It struck me however… that people who possess high intrapersonal or emotional intelligence seem to find more effective ways to work with difficult managers. And since we can rarely change others, but can change how we react to them, it might be useful to try a few intrapersonal tips when managers devalue or disrespect.
Consider new ways to bring your strengths to a project, so that you improve the bottom line, and open doors for better relationships. For example … if you enjoy numbers, suggest cost cutting tactics…. If you are good with people, plan a staff B-B-Q for a Friday night….If you love sports, share the latest scores with your manager…. Have you ever turned what you already do well, into new opportunities that win a pinch of favor from a cranky manager? We’d love to hear what worked….
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