The document provides strategies for improving relationships at work, including practicing mindfulness to stay focused on the present, being empathetic by considering what others may be going through, and taking responsibility by analyzing interactions with bosses and communicating needs. It also recommends venting outside the office, learning from all interactions, not taking things personally, and saying thank you even during criticism. The overall strategies presented are focused on effective communication, maintaining a positive attitude, and considering different perspectives.

1. Strategies To Improve Your
Relationships At Work
Brazil
Business Strategist Roberto Lico
licoreis@licoreis.com.br

2. We´ve heard a lot of stories about workplace interactions, mainly
between an employer and employee.
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In fact, one global study found that 79% of people who quit their
jobs cite "lack of appreciation" as their reason for leaving.

4. Practice mindfulness.
Incorporating mindfulness at work can really help improve a
stressful situation. It not only lowers stress levels, but it also
help you stay grounded in the present. Instead of dwelling on
the past or wondering how an interaction may impact your
future, staying clear-headed and focused on the present will
help you clearly navigate what is happening today.

5. Be empathetic.
True empathy is hard to practice, but it is a very important skill
to develop if you want to see real change happen in your
workplace interactions. Remember, everyone is going through
something that you’re unable to see, so keep that in mind next
time you feel like something is being taken out on you.

6. Take responsibility.
If you’re noticing a particular pattern of being singled out by
your boss, take a step back and analyze why that might be. Is
there a specific way you are doing things that may be getting
lost in translation? Be proactive and try to let your boss know
your best methods of work, feedback, and communication so
you both can improve your relationship.

7. Vent outside of the office.
It is completely normal to need to vent every now and again, but
the office is not the place to do it. Take a walk around the
building, talk to yourself or a friend in the car, or wait until you
get home. No matter where you choose to let off some steam,
just make sure it is not in the workplace. Workplace
confrontations rarely end well and there’s no need to get an
extra person involved in a communication mishap.

8. See what you can learn.
It may be cliché to some, but every interaction yields a learning
experience. If your boss consistently criticizes your job
performance, see how you can improve by being vocal and
asking what you should fix. If you get some positive feedback,
keep in mind how that felt and focus on how you can improve
your work further.

9. Don’t take it personally.
Nobody is ever out to hurt anyone at work on purpose.
Oftentimes, what we see in another person is a reflection of
something that we are afraid to see in ourselves, so keep that in
mind if you’re accused of something that seems uncharacteristic
of yourself. Also, be cognizant of what is setting you off at work
and try to get to the root of what is making you upset.

10. Say thank you.
Whether you get some tough love or just flat out criticism,
surprise your boss with your positive attitude! Maintaining an
even keel balance and incorporating mindfulness at workcan
help you deal with difficult situations, and your powerful,
positive presence can infectiously spread throughout the office.

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