Question:
Curious to hear your thoughts ?
How do you deal with a co-worker always asking "What are you working on ?" "What's in your pipeline ?" Etc ... And then doesn't willingly reciprocate ...
Coverageconnoisseur
Prying Co-Worker
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say "lots. what about you?". If they dance around, literally keep repeating yourself until they get the point.
or, which is probably more productive, have an honest conversation and get directly to the point. Ask they why they want to know, and that you feel like they don't reciprocate. Ask them to explain. Don't get emotional in either a positive or negative way, regardless of their answers. You're looking for facts, and to help them understand how their actions effect you. If they truly want a collaboration, then they need to reciprocate. If they don't then that's fine, but stop asking as if they do.
it clearly outlines what is ok and what is not, so there is no misunderstanding. It's not wrong to expect that from people. Personally, I love to know boundaries. Much less complicated.
or, which is probably more productive, have an honest conversation and get directly to the point. Ask they why they want to know, and that you feel like they don't reciprocate. Ask them to explain. Don't get emotional in either a positive or negative way, regardless of their answers. You're looking for facts, and to help them understand how their actions effect you. If they truly want a collaboration, then they need to reciprocate. If they don't then that's fine, but stop asking as if they do.
it clearly outlines what is ok and what is not, so there is no misunderstanding. It's not wrong to expect that from people. Personally, I love to know boundaries. Much less complicated.
@Incognito thanks for the thoughtful response ... I will definitely try this
What am I working on? Stuff.
What's in my pipeline? I've got a few things cooking, what about you?
Yes the first sentence was a joke but they should get the point 😏
What's in my pipeline? I've got a few things cooking, what about you?
Yes the first sentence was a joke but they should get the point 😏
Got it !
Thanks
Thanks
Catch and release. Give them a short answer, then ask a relevant question. Works great on cold calls and demos to get prospects talking. Might work well in this situation!
Keep dancing around.
If they are nosey or annoying, just be rude and set some boundaries.
If they are nosey or annoying, just be rude and set some boundaries.
Why are they asking you?
It's hard to give advice without understanding what their motivation / purpose is?
Mind your beeswax bucko...eyes on the prize
"Same 'ole crap, and you?" every time.
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