Management Muse

Ep 74 - Why Good Managers Sometimes Resent Their Customers — and How to Stop It

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Most customers are great, but it only takes a few bad ones to wear you down. In little time, these difficult interactions can color your perspective, leaving even the most dedicated managers feeling drained, avoidant, or even resentful. This week on the podcast, Cindi Baldi explores how bad customers and clients can wear people down , why it’s more common than we admit, and how we can keep our sanity even in the face of difficult interactions.

In this episode, Cindi reveals how negativity bias and identity protection can cause managers to lose sight of the vast majority of customers who are actually wonderful. She offers practical strategies to reframe hard moments, reset individual and team energy, and protect your people.

If you’ve ever dealt with a difficult customer and wondered how they got into your head, this podcast is for you.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Why managers sometimes grow to dislike their customers
  • What your energy might be saying about you 
  • A simple reframe that can shift how you handle tough customers 
  • Dealing with difficult customers
  • The mindset and message your team needs to stay sane

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    Management MuseBy Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin