How do you deal with someone who doesn't respect your authority?

What do you do when someone undermines your authority?

Pull them to your side

Invite them to give their opinions, ask them for their help on things that are beyond your capability. Thank them for their good work done. After a point, it gets difficult to go against someone who respects you. Talk to them as if you know that only good will come out of them.

How do you handle an employee who doesn't want to be managed?

What does it mean when someone challenges your authority?

Direct Challenge

Direct challenges to authority include the outright refusal to follow policy, procedures or the manager's directives.

How do you know if someone is undermining you?

What to do when staff or coworkers undermine you? How to deal with a difficult employee.

How do you manage someone who knows more than you?

How do you address a disrespectful employee?

How do you outsmart a manipulative coworker?

How do you deal with an employee who thinks they know it all?

How do you tell if someone is sabotaging you?

What is undermining behavior?

Social undermining is the expression of negative emotions directed towards a particular person or negative evaluations of the person as a way to prevent the person from achieving their goals. This behavior can often be attributed to certain feelings, such as dislike or anger.

How do you assert authority?

How do you deal with people talking behind your back at work?

How do you deal with a coworker who tries to undermine you?

First off, confront the people talking about you. If you know who they are, have a simple talk with each person one-on-one, and explain that you want the behavior to stop. This is often the most effective way to solve the problem. But if your plea falls on deaf ears, take it up the chain of command.

How do you deal with a coworker who points out all of your wrongs?

Let your colleague know right away that the comments bother you; maintain an assertive position, but do it in a tactful way to avoid conflict. You might thank the person for his insight, while also letting him know that you've got things under control.

What to do when someone is sabotaging you at work?

How do you deal with two faced coworkers?

How do I tell my coworker to back off?

For example, you can say, “Thanks Susan, but I've managed this project for two years, so I'm confident in my ability.” This way, you show the coworker that you're perfectly capable of handling the situation while at the same time giving a subtle reminder to back off.

How do you respond to a disrespectful person?

What to say to someone who disrespects you?

What are examples of disrespectful behavior in the workplace?

Examples of disrespect include malicious gossip, threats or intimidation, giving people the silent treatment, and the unwelcome use of profanity. While not unlawful, disrespect saps employee morale and is typically the first step toward harassment and possibly even workplace violence.

How do you manage someone who thinks they are better than they are?

How do you deal with a sneaky competitive coworker?

How do you lead someone who is older than you?

Acknowledge Experience. An older employee has more life experience than a younger employee as he has done more and seen more in his life. Give credit to the older worker for his wisdom and use that experience to your advantage. Encourage other members of your team to recognize the experience and learn from it as well.

What do you call a person who talks behind your back?

badmouth Add to list Share. If you badmouth someone, you say unkind or critical things about them. A good friend won't ever badmouth you behind your back.