By Kelsey Ogletree — 2020
Figuring out what to say—or what not to say—can feel daunting.
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We've all dealt with a passive-aggressive coworker at some point. And it can be super frustrating to navigate the workspace with this type of energy around. We have some tips to help you manage the passive-aggressive behavior, and get the work done.
Passive-aggressive people: Could you be one of them? Passive-aggressive people don't get mad, they get even. When conflict triggers an emotional response, the passive-aggressive pattern is for revenge, by some form of sabotage.
A coworker 'forgets' to include you in a meeting. A supervisor who publicly admires your work leaves you out of a plum project. Do not let these passive aggressive behaviors from work hurt you!
People in your life can make you feel bad or wrong by saying one thing to you and meaning something else. You can avoid falling into their traps.
What does being passive aggressive mean?
Passive-aggressive behavior can be one of the most difficult issues to deal with on a team. It's an insidious form of conflict because the concerns are masked and hard to recognize, let alone deal with. Here are the right words to say when dealing with passive-aggressive behavior.
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One of those difficult and unhealthy or toxic behaviors that many of us have to deal with is passive aggressive behavior. This behavior is often referred to as covert aggression.
In this video, I dive into the topic of passive aggressive behaviour. What is it, and how can we recognize it in ourselves and others?
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