How to Work with a Passive-Aggressive Coworker | The Harvard Business Review Guide

Uploaded 20-06-22

21 Jun 2022

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They’re not being a jerk on purpose, and if you can understand what motivates them you’ll find a better way to co-exist, and maybe even thrive.

00:00 First, some good news and bad news about passive-aggressive coworkers.

00:42 Do these bad behaviors sound familiar?

01:10 Let’s define the term “passive-aggressive.”

01:32 Why are they behaving this way?

02:52 Tip 1: Avoid calling them “passive-aggressive.”

03:33 Tip 2: Focus on what they’re trying to say.

04:26 Tip 3: Don’t take…

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