Stop Your Inner Stress with a Rude Jerk: Part 4

This series: Working with a Rude Jerk is getting some attention! 

I’m receiving emails with questions on how to handle these rude people. This article describes another true story from one of my clients.

The next article contains specific strategies on what you can do. Especially, when the rude jerk tries to pull you down. And your inner stress is affected.

You’ll find the links below if you missed the first 3 articles in the series:

Stop the Rudeness in Your Life

Stop Your Self Doubt with Jerks

Working with a Jerk

True Story # 4 on Working with a Rude Jerk

Todd is a sales rep for a mid-sized firm. He received a promotion for selling the most products in the company for the first quarter. The leaders wrote Todd’s name on a huge recognition board in the lunchroom. 

Can you guess what happened next? You are correct if you guessed that someone erased Todd’s name from the board. 

The horrific part is that no one at Todd’s firm addressed this mean-spirited act.

What Would You Do if You Were Todd’s Boss?

Here are several ideas shared by clients:

The leaders need to call an all-employee meeting to address this rude act. The message:  supporting each other on the team. Be very specific on the consequences when the team tries to sabotage other’s success. Discuss how to improve morale and what the team needs. 

Some leaders don’t have the communication skills on how to stop the negativity. And how to handle a rude jerk in their workplace. Morale spirals down when a negative culture is allowed. Many of you may have left a company when leaders allow this kind of behavior. It takes a toll on the team when a rude jerk is allowed to get away with sabotaging others. I hear stories like this way too often.

Joyce, What Can We Do Working With a Rude Jerk?

I will have an entire answer in next week’s blog.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Speak to HR about what suggestions they have for you.  Make sure that you bring enough data.  This is not a communication of whining and complaining. It needs to be specific details and think of possible suggestions before you take this issue to leadership.
2. Talk to the Jerk on your own if you have a decent relationship with him or her. Ask questions to help you understand why he or she was rude.
   

   The great news is that my new and updated website and youtube channel will be ready soon. There will be articles and videos addressing these issues. And, you will find out how easy it is to work with me as your personal conflict resolution and communication coach. 

You’ll find the links below if you missed the first 3 articles in the series:

Stop the Rudeness in Your Life

Stop Your Self Doubt with Jerks

Working with a Jerk

Let’s Stay Connected

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Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

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P.P.S. I’m the Human Resource Professional’s Partner. I coach employees and managers to feel comfortable using their voice without losing their cool – so they feel heard and respected.

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