Fixing a Broken Relationship at Work: The Harvard Business Review Guide

21 May 2024

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Sometimes you get stuck in a rut with someone at work — a boss, a coworker, a direct report. Can the relationship be turned around? The good news is: yes. The bad news: it’ll take work, and you might need to be the bigger person. But one thing is true: it’ll definitely improve your work life if you both can repair things. Here are some critical tips from HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo. 00:00 Good news: you can (and should) fix broken relationships. 01:00 Are you overcompetent or overchallenged? 01:32 Give up being right. 03:44 Find common ground. 04:54 Show, don’t tell. 06:29 Give (and receive) feedback. 07:30 Let’s review! More on this topic: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict (book): https://shorturl.at/IUuF6 https://hbr.org/2020/02/how-to-mend-a-work-relationship https://hbr.org/2014/08/fixing-a-work-relationship-gone-sour Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ 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 #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Relationship #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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