CALLER: How to Talk To Your Boss About Having Too Much Work

Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks with Alexandra about how to deal with two common workplace conflicts: having too much work on your plate and a direct report who won't stand up for you.
Alexandra is a hard worker who is always willing to take on new challenges. However, lately she has been feeling overwhelmed with her workload. Her boss's boss keeps giving her more and more tasks, and her direct report is not stepping up to help.
Dr. Pollack helps Alexandra to identify the root causes of her conflict and develop strategies for addressing them. He also provides her with tips on how to communicate effectively with her boss and her direct report.
If you are struggling with workplace overload or a direct report who won't stand up for you, this episode is for you. Dr. Pollack's insights and advice can help you to resolve these conflicts and create a more positive work environment.
Guest: Alexandra
Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack
Topics Discussed:
- The symptoms of workplace overload
- The causes of workplace overload
- How to communicate effectively with your boss about workload
- How to delegate tasks from your direct report
- How to deal with a direct report who won't stand up for you
- Strategies for resolving workplace conflicts
Takeaways:
- Workplace overload is a common problem, but it is one that can be addressed.
- There are a number of things you can do to communicate effectively with your boss about your workload.
- If your direct boss is not standing up for you, you need to have a conversation with them about it.
- There are a number of strategies you can use to resolve workplace conflicts.
Learn how you can be a caller on the show at https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/podcast/
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Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems

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