Aug 4, 2022 · Learn how to deal with a bossy coworker and put an end to their demands by following these 15 insightful tips.

Sep 16, 2013 · Check with your boss before you agree to work on anything from a coworker who seems to hold "self-perceived" authority.

Apr 7, 2025 · Do you ever feel like you have two bosses? There’s your actual boss, and then there’s a coworker who acts like they’re your boss. Getting told what to do is frustrating enough, but it’s even harder to deal with when it comes from a peer and not someone in charge.

Oct 15, 2019 · Bossy colleagues can have a negative impact on your work performance, research shows. Here are four ways to get them in check.

Mar 26, 2011 · These terrible office tyrants (a.k.a. TOTs, who can act like children in their Terrible Twos) can sometimes wreck havoc with your career as much - or more than - a bad boss.

Feb 21, 2025 · When you have a bossy co-worker, it’s easy to feel all sorts of emotions — anger, disgust, stress, exhaustion, you name it. You’ll even feel the urge to fight back and just say it straight to...

Dec 18, 2022 · Here’s a rundown of some of the ways to deal with a bossy coworker: Don’t get aggressive. Call them out immediately. Talk about the matter. Attack the issue, not the person. Understand their perspective. Avoid taking it personally. Talk to those in the same shoes. Set boundaries. Show them how it’s done. Talk to a higher authority.

Sep 26, 2017 · Set up a meeting with the bossy employee in your office. Meeting in a location that shows your level in the company hierarchy above the employee's job can help to underscore your comparative positions while allowing you the freedom to keep the conversation at a friendly level.

Feb 8, 2018 · To manage your bossy colleague you’re going to have to say something direct and assertive. Take a calm, professional tone and keep your discussion short and succinct. Avoid making a scene and...

Dec 2, 2014 · Bossy bosses can be maddening. However, you don't have to lose your sanity. This articles gives you 8 practical, solid tips to help you survive at work.