Inside Job

We think it's fair to say that since the start of social media, we've all dealt with somewhat of an epidemic of cynicism. But, what happens when it seeps into the workplace?

While we've been kicking this idea around as a podcast topic for a while now, we've both had clients recently share how cynicism has been part of the narrative in their careers, so we figured it was time to address this issue head-on.

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This week's topic came to us in the form of multiple questions from our listeners and clients about time. One form these questions often come in usually start with, "How long do I have to …"

You can finish that question with things like how long do I have to stay in a role, how long do I have to wait to get news about this promotion, or how long do I have to keep someone on my team who's giving a mixed performance?

Another form these questions about time can start with is, "Is there a right time to …"

That version of the question can be finished with is there a right time to stay, is there a right time to go, or is there a right time to take action on something within the organization?

What these questions boil down to is… how much is timing a factor in my choices?

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What do you do when you see someone in your workplace exhibiting behaviors that make you uncomfortable?

We've all had a boss who thought yelling was an effective form of communication, a coworker who used aggressive tactics in order to get what they wanted, or a team member who decided to expense some personal items.

Bad behaviors are often tolerated in the workplace, but doing so can lead to far greater problems down the line.

That's why, in this episode, we're exploring how to handle the bad behaviors of others in the workplace that might range from explosive outbursts to crossing financial boundaries to lacking courage that almost always leaves us feeling uncomfortable.

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It's not you, it's me.

That line doesn't just apply to romantic relationships. If you're noticing you've had a problem with just about every supervisor or manager you've had, then it might be time to look inside to see if there's some work to be done on yourself.

We've spent a lot of time talking about how to manage people better, but not a lot of time talking about how to become more manageable.

We figured it was time to finally address this on the podcast because, not only is this topic one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, but it's one that Nayla has some personal experience with.

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How often do you stop yourself from going after something you want?

How often is your reason for stopping yourself related to who you are or what you're capable of?

So often in life, we find ourselves wanting to do something like writing a book, applying for a new opportunity at work, or starting our own business, but we question who we are to even think of going after those things.

After all, aren't there already enough books? Isn't someone else more qualified for that position at work? Didn't those entrepreneurs make it work because they had more of a financial cushion when starting their business than you do?

These are the stories we tell ourselves to avoid risks and keep ourselves safe in our comfort zone. But, what opportunities or experiences are you missing out on because you never take those risks?

Listen in as we explore these questions on the podcast this week.

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Do you find yourself in the middle of drama without knowing how you got there?

Is workplace drama impacting your productivity or your team's ability to perform their duties?

While we haven't spent much time talking about drama on the podcast, it's definitely something that shows up a lot in the workforce and in our coaching sessions with our clients.

So, we figured it was time to break down what drama really is, what our role is in creating or perpetuating it, and how to resolve it.

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Is there one person at work you dread having to interact with or team up with on a project?

Have you deemed them your nemesis?

It's so easy to label ourselves the hero and a co-worker we can't stand working with as our nemesis, but that's not always the case.

While calling someone you work with your nemesis can be a playful way to express your frustrations with them, it can lead to some unchecked emotions that might spiral into much bigger problems if the situation isn't handled properly.

In fact, we've both had experiences with a workplace nemesis that lead us down a path we're not proud of and that's why we wanted to address this topic on the podcast.

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Does it seem like lately everything is going wrong even if you're doing everything right?

Whenever someone offers a possible solution to an issue you're experiencing, do you immediately focus on why it won't work?

Listen, sometimes stuff does go wrong through no fault of our own. Sometimes suggestions of possible solutions aren't actually viable. However, sometimes we get in our own way by unintentionally adopting a victim mentality.

We've been seeing this more and more lately with our own clients and networks, so we figured it was time to address this exasperating issue head-on this week on the podcast.

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Is it your responsibility to help your employees and coworkers solve their problems?

If you try to focus on your work instead of the emotions of those around you, does that make you a bad person?

With the amount of layoffs and other negative things happening on a broader scale right now, emotions are high. While that's understandable, it can also lead to confusion about how leaders in an organization are supposed to handle these emotionally charged moments. For some, the preferred route might be to ignore the emotions of their coworkers or employees and focus on the work to be done. For others, it might be to lend an empathetic ear while putting the work to be done on the back burner.

In this episode, we're discussing what your responsibility is when someone you work with is experiencing strong enough emotions that it's interfering with their capacity to get work done.

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Do you buy into the idea that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life?

Are you trying to find a passion so you can turn it into a profit?

The word "passion" gets thrown around a lot these days and we're not sure people really understand what it means or how it should intersect with their work. So, we thought it was time to cover this topic on the podcast.

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