Many professionals find themselves in challenging workplace relationships. Sometimes it’s clashing personalities, at other times it’s colleagues who feel threatened by your skills, or even superiors who don’t acknowledge your contributions. Whatever the cause, these difficult dynamics often drain energy and make collaboration harder than it should be.

Our research and experience show that managing difficult colleagues requires emotional intelligence and practical strategies. One effective approach is using the Three R’s: Redirection, Reciprocity, and Rationality. By applying these principles, you can turn rivalries into partnerships and rebuild healthier, more productive workplace relationships.

If you want to learn how to apply these strategies and strengthen your ability to manage difficult colleagues, CLICK HERE to listen to this week’s Efiko Podcast episode, “Managing Difficult Colleagues.” Please share this resource with your colleagues, friends, and network to promote stronger collaboration and healthier workplaces.