052: Quick Fix: The 3 Warning Signs of Disruptive Behavior

Playing In The Sandbox

You’re in a meeting, and your employees are zoning out and doodling on their papers. These are warning signs of disruptive behavior. What can you do as a leader to fix this before everything starts getting out of hand? Grab your pen and paper and join me in this episode to find out.

1. The first warning sign of disruptive behavior is a lack of engagement. Sometimes employees are good at hiding this, but there may be a couple who have no shame in visibly showing their disinterest in what’s going on in the company. They don’t make eye contact, stare at their phone throughout the entire meeting, and yawn so loudly that everyone stops talking. To fix this issue, pull them aside after the meeting and let them know that this behavior is not acceptable.
2. If you happen to notice someone doodling random pictures during the meeting, mention that you noticed it afterward. Then, ask follow-up questions to see if they gained anything from the meeting. Checking in on these signs of disruptive behavior allows you to prevent more negative patterns from developing.
3. There may be times when a team member wants to challenge your authority. Have a one-on-one conversation with them and ask, “What’s the value in you challenging my authority?” Escalating conflict and power struggles is another sign of disruptive behavior. Get to the root of why someone is being passive-aggressive to help create the work culture you want.

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