When faced with a passive-aggressive colleague, responding with direct aggression is counterproductive. — Photo: Tirachard / Getty Images, via ERTX Daily Up
They accept your requests with a smile, then mysteriously “forget” every deadline. They compliment you on your presentation, pointing out that they can “finally” see your efforts.
Or they suddenly disappear from your Teams conversations without explanation. These colleagues have mastered the art of passive-aggressive behavior, that invisible form of violence that poisons the atmosphere without leaving a trace.
