Difficult employees

One of the most difficult aspects of leadership is also one of the best aspects of leadership which is dealing with people. I believe you have to love people in order to be in a leadership position but it can be really hard to navigate if you’re not equipped to deal with the different personality styles, strengths and even difficult personalities on the team. So today, I wanted to talk about managing difficult employees because I know it happens and I know it’s tough.

You're a leader of a team with an employee who is exhibiting toxic behavior. You know you need to address it, so, where do you start?

Dealing with challenging employees is one of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of managing a team. With different personality types and work styles all interacting in the workplace, conflicts are inevitable. Managers need to learn strategies for working effectively with various types of dif

… you need tools and countermeasures to navigate the rocky terrain of difficult conversations in the workplace - and the hidden landmines that lie within.

Whether you have one employee or a hundred, keeping them motivated is key to achieving a happy workforce and positive results. It’s not enough as an employer to simply pay them at the end of the month because sometimes, no amount of money can make up for a miserable 9-5. It stands to reason that the happier your staff are, the more productive they will be, and the same applies in reverse - unmotivated workers will work more slowly and less diligently, and take more time off, too. There are…

One of the most difficult aspects of leadership is also one of the best aspects of leadership which is dealing with people. I believe you have to love people in order to be in a leadership position but it can be really hard to navigate if you’re not equipped to deal with the different personality styles, strengths and even difficult personalities on the team. So today, I wanted to talk about managing difficult employees because I know it happens and I know it’s tough.

I will admit, it is always tempting to procrastinate on having conversations with someone who is easily offended when you know that any criticism will be blown out of proportion. There are bound to be people in your life - and on your team, that are "just like that" when it comes to taking criticism

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Do you have a few individuals on your team where the glass isn't half full - it's practically empty? We all have experienced negative attitudes in our lives. Whether from another coworker or within our circle of family and friends. It's discouraging to hear negative attitudes towards change, other employees, clients, or even the status

Dealing with difficult team members is challenging. Getting them together along with other members of your team is going to be difficult initially. This is where a team’s leadership skill comes into the scene. Effectively handling difficult team members will add more respect from other people in the team. Before that, observe your team for some time. 1. Attention SeekersThese types don’t care about what’s happening around. All they want is attention. They want to be seen, recognized and…