How To Deal With Difficult Team Members

How To Deal With Difficult Team Members

What do you do with a team member who drains morale, dodges accountability, and quietly destabilizes everything you're trying to build—but you *can't* just fire them? In this episode, we unpack what to do with employees who might be productive on paper… but are clearly a poor culture fit. Whether they create tension, resist feedback, or just don't align with how your team operates, these people slowly erode trust, morale, and cohesion. Experience Out of Office: The Huddle, the only newsletter needed for the working class: https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe [https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe] Get in touch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience [https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience [https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience [https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience] Natasha Starcheski: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ [https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/] Farshad Sarrafi: https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/ [https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/]

Why Entitled People Stay Broke

"If you want me to do more, pay me more." We hear it all the time. But here's the problem: most people aren't even good at what they're already being paid to do. In this episode, we break down the entitlement mindset that says effort should follow reward, instead of the other way around. We explore what it really means to earn trust, expand your role, and lead with excellence before asking for more. Join Out of Office: The Huddle, the only newsletter needed for the working class: https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe [https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe] Natasha Starcheski: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ [https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/] Farshad Sarrafi: https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/ [https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/]

Social Media and the Workplace Don't Mix — Here's Why

In this episode, we unpack the complex role of social media in the workplace from building personal brands to navigating how you're perceived by coworkers and leaders. We dive into the blurred lines between personal and professional, the dynamics of following (or being followed by) your boss, and how online behavior can quietly shape your reputation at work. If you've ever wondered how much is too much to share or how social media impacts team culture, this conversation is for you. Join Out of Office: The Huddle, the only newsletter needed for the working class: https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe [https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe] Get in touch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience [https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience [https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience [https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience] Natasha Starcheski: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ [https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/] Farshad Sarrafi: https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/ [https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/]

Stop Pretending You Have All the Answers — It's Hurting Your Team

In this episode, we explore why honesty builds more trust with a team than perfection ever could. If you're a leader who feels pressure to always have the answers, this one's for you. We talk about the power of saying, "I don't know," owning your mistakes, and asking for help... not as a weakness, but as a deeper form of leadership.Your team doesn't need you to be flawless. They need you to be real. Join Out of Office: The Huddle, the only newsletter needed for the working class: https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe [https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe] Get in touch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience [https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience [https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience [https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience] Natasha Starcheski: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ [https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/] Farshad Sarrafi: https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/ [https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/]

Hype vs. Habit: How to Tell Who's Full of It vs. The People Who Execute

There's often a stark difference between talkers & do'ers. Yet early in the journey so many people are challenged by the distinctions between the two. In this episode, we discuss how to discern the difference between those who are doing the things they say they are & just those who talk. Experience Out of Office: The Huddle, the only newsletter needed for the working class: https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe [https://outofofficethehuddle.com/subscribe] Get in touch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience [https://www.instagram.com/outofofficetheexperience] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience [https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfOfficeTheExperience] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience [https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-of-office-the-experience] Natasha Starcheski: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ [https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/] Farshad Sarrafi: https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/ [https://www.instagram.com/farshadsarrafi/]