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How to Improve Your Relationships with Coworkers at Work
13.11.2024 10:20
The average person spends most of his active life at work.
And that is why harmonious relationships with colleagues are extremely important.
These relationships affect both a person's physical and emotional health, as well as his or her chances of advancing up the career ladder.
So what needs to be done to make relationships with colleagues, maybe not ideal, but at least allowing you to feel normal.
Practice active listening
There is nothing more demotivating than talking to someone who shows no interest in you, is looking at their cell phone, computer, or barely responds to what you say.
Not only at work, but in any other communication situations, be polite and practice active listening by looking the other person straight in the eye and really listening to what they are saying.
Take advice as advice, not criticism.
At work, a person often receives feedback not only from his superiors, but also from his colleagues. Do not perceive these comments as criticism (even if he really criticizes).
Instead, listen carefully to what the person has to say and think about what they say.
Often there is a grain of truth in these words, and with the help of these tips you can improve yourself.
In most cases, your colleagues genuinely wish you well and want you to become an even better professional.
Respect should be mutual at work
Respect breeds respect, so be kind and polite to your colleagues so that they will treat you the same way. Only through this you can create a good working atmosphere.
And respect comes from the smallest actions. Don't talk badly about your colleagues behind their backs, don't criticize in a derogatory manner or belittle the work of others, respect each other's personal space and listen to what your colleagues say.
These are all simple actions, but they show great respect for others.
Invest in your emotional intelligence
Intelligence is not only the ability to solve logical problems, but it also includes emotional intelligence.
A good professional should not only know his job well from the technical side, but also be a person with whom it is pleasant to communicate. And then his relations with colleagues will reach a new level.
Recognize the efforts of your teammates
Everyone enjoys receiving recognition, so don't be shy when you have the opportunity to praise a colleague and acknowledge the effort they put into a project.
A leader should use this advice even more often because the team feels more engaged when the leader acknowledges the work the team has done.
So, you can see that the most important thing in relationships at work is relationships! Be attentive and patient with your colleagues and they will inevitably respond in kind.
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