How to Work with Someone You Can't Stand

Sure, you could just argue with them. But if you have to work together, here are more productive ways for everyone to win.

00:00 Let me guess: you argue with someone you don't like, or complain about them, or ignore them, right?
00:26 I have a magic trick that will make that annoying co-worker ... less annoying.
01:22 Ask: How am I reacting?
01:40 What exactly is it that's bothering me, and why?
02:40 Separate behaviors from traits.
03:00 Is it really so bad to not like each other?
03:20 What DO I like about this person?
04:00 What might happen if I spent more time with this person? (Yes, this is a hard one!)
04:40 Can we talk about it?
06:15 Ok, nothing else works. What if I just ignore them?
06:55 Let's review!

Produced by Amy Gallo, Jessica Gidal, and Scott LaPierre
Video by Andy Robinson
Edited by Jessica Gidal
Design by Riko Cribbs, Karen Player, and Jessica Gidal

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