260 Helpful Strategies for Dealing with a Passive Aggressive Coworker

Leadership Without Losing Your Soul

This episode will share effective ways to handle passive-aggressive behavior at work. Dealing with this type of conflict can be incredibly frustrating, but don't worry—we’ve got you covered with some powerful phrases to address it.

Throughout the podcast, we’ll share examples of passive-aggressive behavior and teach you phrases to address it effectively. You’ll learn to describe what happened calmly, ask for clarification, and focus on specific goals or facts. It's crucial to stay calm and not react emotionally to the behavior.

We’ll also advise you on what not to do—like directly telling someone they're being passive-aggressive. Instead, we'll suggest phrases to help you constructively address the behavior.

We’ll also tell you about our book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict." If you find this podcast helpful, we’d love for you to leave a review or consider buying the book. There's a special offer for organizations, too—if you purchase 50 or more copies, you can get a virtual live online program tailored for your team.

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