Q. My question is in reference to a previous query from a partner who asked what he should do when an associate is backstabbing other associates. My question is just the opposite: What happens when you are the victim of backstabbing?
A. Responding to backstabbing must be done carefully and thoughtfully. It would be nice to just ignore it and hope that your reputation and hard work will win out, but unfortunately backstabbers often have surprising clout in the workplace when their sniping goes unchecked. First and foremost, don’t confront the person. That just plays into his hands. He’ll be delighted that he’s gotten under your skin. Also, don’t lose your temper or otherwise lose control. It may feel good to tell somebody off, but usually it only feels good for about one minute. Then reality sinks in and you realize that you’ve blown it.
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