Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Dr. Jeremy Pollack addresses a caller’s challenge with requesting a raise from his employer, a company functioning like a startup, where the caller has worked for nearly three years without any salary increase. Despite multiple attempts to discuss a raise with both his boss, who is also the CEO, and HR, the caller encounters dismissive...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Stephanie discusses her challenges with a new director at her production company who fails to provide clear guidance and budget approvals, leading to her being unfairly blamed for overspending. Despite her attempts to seek clarity and direction, the director's close friendship with the company's CEO complicates the situation....

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," Michael shares his frustration with team members' consistent tardiness at his former company, impacting educational training sessions. Despite raising the issue with supervisors and HR, he received no support, encountering a dismissive attitude towards the problem attributed to generational work ethic differences. Disappointed by...

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In this insightful episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we delve into the complexities of modern workplace culture and the challenges it poses for individuals across generations. Our caller, Joe, a retired general manager with over three decades of experience in the motor coach transportation industry, shares his unexpected journey of returning to the workforce and the unforeseen challenges...

In this enlightening episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we dive into the compelling story of Jazz, who faced a life-altering challenge that reshaped his perspective and life choices. After a devastating car accident while driving for Uber, Jazz found himself grappling with the loss of his car, lack of insurance coverage, and a painful back injury. This cascade of misfortunes le...

In this episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we delve into the challenges faced by educators in the classroom. Our guest, Rosemarie, an elementary school teacher, shares her experience with a student displaying violent behavior linked to playing inappropriate video games. Her attempt to address this issue with the parents leads to a confrontation and a surprising lack of support...

In this insightful episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we delve into the complex world of workplace dynamics and client relationships. Our guest, Chad, brings forth a relatable dilemma faced by many professionals: how to renegotiate rates and manage expectations with a longstanding client. As a W2 employee acting in a client-focused role, Chad finds himself in a tricky situation. Originally...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack" podcast, where we delve into the complex world of workplace conflicts and offer expert coaching and advice. In this episode, we're joined by a caller, Susan, who shares her troubling experience of being persistently hit on by a coworker, who is also a supervisor at her job. Despite not being her direct sup...

🎧 Join us in this engaging episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we delve into the delicate issue of managing oversharing in the workplace. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pollack offers expert guidance to Sapphire, who is facing an uncomfortable situation with a coworker. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Sapphire's experience with a coworker who overshared personal informa...

🎙️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," where we dive into the complexities of workplace dynamics and offer practical advice for professionals navigating challenges in their careers. 🌟 In this episode, Dr. Pollack engages with a live caller, Christine, a business consultant from a fast-paced startup tech firm in Santa Clara. She shares her experienc...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack speaks with Jim, who is curious what to do when you've worked at a company for a while and start to see your more junior colleagues getting promoted over you. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more episodes on workplace conflict resolution. Share this with friends and colleagues who might benefit from Dr. Pollack's advic...

In this insightful episode of "Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack," we delve into the complexities of workplace relationships and how to mend them. Our host, Dr. Jeremy Pollack, offers free coaching and advice to callers dealing with conflicts in their professional environments. Today's episode features Vanessa, who shares her challenge of repairing a strained relationship with a new co...

In the latest episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack show, Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists caller Maria, newly transitioning into a different work environment, who is apprehensive about forming friendships due to past problematic involvements in office conflict. Dr. Pollack advises on setting clearly defined boundaries and demarcates the difference between empathizing and contributing to office...

In this episode of 'Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack,' Dr. Jeremy Pollack assists a caller, Anthony, who is experiencing a troublesome situation at his retail job. Anthony discusses a troublesome coworker whose lack of effort and contribution is causing frustration among the team. Despite having expressed concerns to the coworker and team leaders, the situation remains unchanged. Dr. Polla...

Join Dr. Jeremy Pollack in this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack as he addresses the challenges of workplace conflicts and offers valuable advice. Lily, a young professional facing issues with her boss and colleagues, seeks guidance on how to approach the situation. She is also facing some bullying from a group of coworkers. Dr. Pollack dives into the dynamics of the workplace, discussing...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dan shares his experience with a toxic work environment and seeks advice on how to handle similar situations in the future. Dr. Jeremy Pollack provides insights and recommendations on managing workplace harassment and improving communication within organizations. Be a caller on the show at https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/podcast/ Host: Dr. Jeremy...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Susan shares a story about a time she was confronted by a rude customer at the library. She felt unsupported by her coworker and manager, and she's not sure what to do if it happens again. Dr. Pollack discusses the importance of having protocols and training in place for dealing with unruly customers, and he encourages Susan to give feedback...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Marie, who is considering applying for a higher position at work. Marie is hesitant to talk to her manager about her plans, because she is worried that her manager will try to block her from moving up. Dr. Pollack offers Marie some advice on how to talk to her manager about her career goals. He suggests that she be tran...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Steven about how to deal with a micromanaging boss. Steven shares his experience of working at a company where the C-suite micromanaged the middle managers and frontline workers. Dr. Pollack explains that micromanagement is often a trust issue, and that the first step is to try to understand the micromanager's conc...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Kevin, a caller, asks for advice on how to manage a friend who is now his subordinate. Dr. Jeremy Pollack offers Kevin some great tips on how to have a conversation with his friend to understand what's going on for him and how to find a way to work together effectively. If you're in a similar situation, where a friend is now your subordi...

Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack: Workplace Conflict Advice In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Joe joins the show to discuss a workplace conflict he experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe's company allowed a coworker to return to work after a vacation in New York City, which was a hotspot for COVID-19 at the time. Joe felt uncomfortable working with this coworker, so he w...

Emma, a vegan employee, is frustrated because someone is stealing her lunch from the communal fridge at work. She has tried writing her name on her food, but that hasn't stopped the thief. Dr. Pollack suggests that Emma try bringing her lunch to work in an insulated cooler. This would keep her food cold and prevent it from being confused with other people's food. Dr. Jeremy Pollack also...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack show, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks to Elliot, a young person who has been working at a fast food restaurant for a month but has not yet been paid. Dr. Pollack advises Elliot to set a deadline for when he needs to be paid, and if he is not paid by that deadline, he should quit his job and file a claim with the unemployment office. Dr. Pollack also e...

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Chris talks about a coworker who is always late for work. Dr. Jeremy Pollack provides some tips on how to deal with this situation in a way that is assertive and respectful. Here are the steps Dr. Pollack recommends: Build rapport with your coworker. This will help to create a more positive and trusting relationship, which will make it easier to h...