Ep61: What to Do When Staff or Coworkers Undermine You

The Career Woman's Secret Playbook Podcast - with Dr. Dawn

Are you feeling undermined at work? You can’t really put your finger on it BUT your gut is telling you something, and it ain’t good. Well, you are not alone – this can happen to us all and in today’s episode, I’m going to give you 4 powerful strategies to take back the reins right here on The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! Whether it’s subtle passive-aggressive behavior or outright sabotage, feeling undermined can make you feel undervalued, which can then erode your confidence and disrupt your team’s dynamics.
First, we have to start by identifying whether you are TRULY being undermined. This could show up as coworkers not following through on tasks, talking negatively behind your back, or undercutting your authority in front of others. Once you recognize it, you can begin addressing it directly.
Now as always, tune in to today's episode to get all the details about each strategy and how to implement them, but in a nutshell, here are 5 powerful ways to face this problem:
Strategy #1: Stay Calm and Objective
Strategy #2: Have a Direct Conversation
Strategy #3: Strengthen Your Network of Support
Strategy #4: Focus on Results, Not Drama
Remember, you have the power to control how you respond to these challenges – that’s why you always hear me wrap up our episodes with our motto which is "If you're not having a fantastic day, you have the power to make it one,” because it reminds us all of how much power we really have to make the choices that determine if we’re going to have a good day or not.
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Thank you for joining me today! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who might need it. Until next time, stay strong, stay focused, and keep showing up for yourself, because YOU deserve it!
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