# 224: Dealing with team members that bug us

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Podcast: [Managing Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/managing-made-simple-6058120)
Published: 2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You know the feeling. Their name pops up on your calendar and your stomach drops just a little. They are not low performers. They are actually delivering. But something about the dynamic makes leading them harder than it needs to be. In this episode of Real Talk: Leading Small Teams, we break down three common archetypes that trigger leaders and how to handle each one without avoiding hard conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “Praise-Seeking Polly” may not actually feel recognize...

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