09/10/2021

How to Get Through to Recalcitrant Employees

A few tips to navigate this situation

Nothing tests your confidence and motivation as a leader more than a difficult direct report. When I first had the opportunity to manage people, I naively thought, “Wow, I’m pretty good at this.” My small team was efficient, avoided drama, enjoyed working together and executed well. Surely, I thought, I must be a natural leader.

A few years later, I took a new role and had the opportunity to manage a new team. This team included people with various levels of experience, dynamic personalities and even what I categorized as a few bad attitudes. I entered the role with naïve excitement that faded quickly. Leading this team wasn’t easy, and I struggled to do it well.

So, I empathize with your challenge. It only takes one difficult direct report to make your job as a leader challenging. And it sounds like in your case, this direct report is also making it miserable for others on your team. Let me share a few tips to help you navigate this situation.

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