How Do I Set the Right Boundaries at Work? | S1E1 | New Here

25 Oct 2023

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So, you’re in a new job. Do you know how to set healthy boundaries? This week on New Here, we learn why it’s important to set your boundaries at work from day one – and how to do it. Host Elainy Mata talks with her own therapist about how boundaries come into play at work, how to define them for yourself, and how to handle the discomfort you feel when a colleague crosses your boundaries. Then Elainy and her work friends Dustin Brady, Jhymon Moodie, and Cheyenne Paterson discuss her therapist’s advice and share what they’ve learned about how it feels when boundaries get crossed at work. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: communication, difficult conversations, work-life balance, mental health, careers. Read More: • How to Spot a Bad Boss During an Interview (Sara Stibitz): https://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-spot-a-bad-boss-during-an-interview • Ask an Expert: What Should I Do If My Boss Is Gaslighting Me? (Mary Abbajay): https://hbr.org/2020/11/ask-an-expert-what-should-i-do-if-my-boss-is-gaslighting-me • The Right Way to Give Negative Feedback to Your Manager (Tijs Besieux): https://hbr.org/2020/12/the-right-way-to-give-negative-feedback-to-your-manager You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-set-the-right-boundaries-at-work - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-set-the-right-boundaries-at-work/id1705031803?i=1000626955927 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o2SWypfXwWV7AydNLGZFL?si=f2ff3ae5b18a4451 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 3:47 – What Are Boundaries? According To a Therapist 14:37 – Roundtable Discussion 29:52 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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