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Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack
The Workplace Conflict Resolution Podcast! Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, featuring host Jeremy Pollack, Ph.D., is the podcast that aims to help you improve work relationships and manage difficult conflicts.
Dr. Pollack discusses the science of workplace conflict and peace and presents short courses and quick tips with practical techniques to resolve conflicts in daily life.
In his "Caller" episodes," Dr. Pollack takes callers from around the country who are dealing with stressful work relationships to provide coaching and support in solving the workplace issues that are burdening them. You will learn practical advice for managing the conflicts both up and down the corporate ladder in your own life.
Not only will you learn practical tools for resolving your own conflicts, but you’ll also no longer feel so alone in the stressful situations YOU are experiencing.
Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems
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CALLER: How to Check in with a Coworker after Being Promoted to Become his Supervisor
In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Kevin, a caller, asks for advice on how to manage a friend who is now his subordinate. Dr. Jeremy Pollack offers Kevin some great tips on how to have a conversation with his friend to understand what's going on for him and how to find a way to work together effectively.
If you're in a similar situation, where a friend is now your subordinate, this episode is for you. Dr. Pollack's advice will help you to have a productive conversation with your friend and build a strong working relationship.
Tips for managing a friend who is now your subordinate:
Be open and honest about the situation. Acknowledge that the transition has been weird for both of you.
Ask your friend how they're feeling and thinking. What are their concerns? What do they need from you?
Be a human being first, and a manager second. Put the work stuff aside for a minute and just connect with your friend as a friend.
Let your friend know that you value their friendship and that you want to find a way to make this work for both of you.
If you're struggling to manage a friend who is now your subordinate, watch this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack. His advice will help you to have a more productive conversation with your friend and build a stronger working relationship.
Be a caller on the show at pollackpeacebuilding.com/podcast
Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems
More from Dr. Pollack:
- Peaceful Leaders Academy
- Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict
- FREE e-book: The Ultimate 12-Step Guide to Coworker Mediation: Free Ebook - Pollack Peacebuilding Systems
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