Bad Quote by Adam Grant
“If you've ever had a coworker actively interfere with your productivity, try to make you look bad, steal your ideas, or give you false information, you've been the victim of undermining.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Think Again, Adam Grant, 2021
Undermining is when a coworker sabotages you through sabotage, credit theft, or misinformation, harming your work and reputation.
In simple terms: Coworkers may sabotage you to damage your performance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address undermining behavior.
Themes
workplace
psychology
conflict
ethics
Mood
concerned
defensive
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- project collaborations
Key Concepts
bullying
power abuse
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shows undermining?
- How can you protect your work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic issues that enable such behavior.
