How to Handle an Employee Who Thinks They’re the Boss: 5 Steps

Описание: How to Handle an Employee Who Thinks They’re the Boss: 5 Steps

One in three managers in a small business have had a team member overstep their role. In a small team, roles can blur, but when someone starts acting like they're running the show, it can undermine your authority and poison the team environment.

In this video, we explore how to re-establish healthy boundaries and stay curious about the motivation behind the "power grab." Learn how to channel that desire for responsibility into something that actually helps your business grow.

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In this guide to managing overstepping employees, you will learn:
00:00 The Overstepping Issue: Why blurred roles in small teams can quickly turn into tension.
00:44 Spot the Signs Early: Identifying when initiative turns into making decisions without permission.
01:12 Stay Curious: Differentiating between a well-meaning helper and a PMT (Predatory, Manipulative, Toxic) bully.
02:21 Revisit Roles: Why confirming the remit sensitively is better than saying "it’s not in your job description."
03:28 Calm but Direct: Addressing the impact of their behaviour on the team without "taking a hammer to crack a nut."
04:17 Channel the Energy: How to use their willingness to lead on specific projects that work for the business.

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