#259 The 9 Worst Ways To Complain At Work

The Scott Townsend Show · Oct 1, 2026 · 26m · transcript

In this episode, I walk through some of the most damaging ways people handle complaints at work and at home—and why those habits create more conflict instead of solving the original problem.

I explain how a legitimate concern can turn into an angry blowup, a rumor campaign, or an even bigger workplace problem. This episode is for anyone who wants to raise concerns without damaging trust, morale, or their own credibility.

For now, I’m focusing on what not to do. I’ll save the better ways to raise a concern for a follow-up episode.

Key topics

Waiting until my anger builds up and then exploding…