Confronting Employee Undermining: A Practical Guide for Leaders

In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness podcast, we dive into the subtle and damaging world of employee undermining. We explore the often-hidden signs of this behavior, its psychological and organizational roots, and provide a clear playbook for addressing it head-on.

• (01:15) What exactly is employee undermining? We define the difference between constructive criticism and deliberate, harmful sabotage.

• (04:30) Why does it happen? We break down the psychological and organizational factors that contribute to this toxic behavior.

• (08:00) How to spot the sneaky signs of undermining, from passive-aggressive actions to a drop in team morale.

• (11:00) The severe consequences of unchecked undermining on leaders, teams, and the entire organization.

• (15:00) A practical playbook for leaders, including specific dialogue examples for confronting the issue directly in one-on-ones.

• (19:30) How to handle undermining that spreads across different departments.

• (22:00) The right way to address an employee with an inflated sense of self-importance without crushing their confidence.

• (25:00) Final thoughts on building a culture of trust and respect where undermining loses its power.

Tired of workplace conflict? This episode provides the tools you need to build a more peaceful and productive team.

Listen now to learn how to identify and combat employee undermining.

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Tags: Leadership, employee undermining, workplace conflict, management, toxic employees, team morale, professional communication, self-improvement, career, relationships, peacefulness.