# How to Manage an Employee Who Always Says It's Not My Fault

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Published: 2026-07-04T16:52:02+00:00
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## Resource

When a team member habitually deflects blame, it erodes trust and accountability across the whole team. In this episode of The Manager's Hour, Lucas and Luna break down a specific case: a senior analyst at a mid-size logistics firm who blamed a forecasting error on 'bad data from IT' and a missed deadline on 'unclear instructions from the client.' Lucas shares a three-step framework for addressing the deflection pattern without triggering defensiveness: name the pattern with concrete examples, shift the conversation from fault to problem-solving, and set a clear expectation for ownership going forward. They also discuss the difference between a one-off mistake and a character issue, and why managers should avoid using the word 'blame' altogether. Plus, a quick sidebar on why this show stays ad-free and how listeners can support that choice. #ManagingDeflection #BlameCulture #Accountability #TeamTrust #LeadershipSkills #ManagementTips #DifficultConversations #EmployeeBehavior #ProblemSolving #ManagerTraining #TeamDynamics #PeopleManagement #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheManagersHour #LucasAndLuna #AdFree #BuyMeACoffee Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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