# How to Manage an Employee Who Always Says That's Not My Job

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Podcast: [The Manager's Hour with Fexingo: People Management, Team Building, and Leadership Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-manager-s-hour-with-fexingo-people-management-team-building-and-leadership-skills-7871622)
Published: 2026-07-12T04:33:52+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle a common yet frustrating management challenge: the employee who habitually responds with 'that's not my job.' Drawing on research from organizational psychologist Dr. Amy Edmondson, they explore why this mindset develops and how to shift it. Lucas shares a specific case from a mid-sized software company where a senior developer refused to write documentation, causing bottlenecks. They discuss the difference between role clarity and rigid silos, and how managers can use 'psychological safety' to encourage ownership. Practical steps include redefining job descriptions as 'zones of responsibility' rather than fixed tasks, and conducting 'role expansion conversations' that link individual contributions to team outcomes. Luna offers a counterpoint on when boundaries are healthy, particularly for overworked employees. The episode ends with a reflection on the manager's own accountability in fostering a culture of flexibility. #ThatsNotMyJob #EmployeeManagement #PsychologicalSafety #AmyEdmondson #RoleClarity #TeamCulture #OwnershipMindset #ManagementTips #LeadershipSkills #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheManagersHour #TeamBuilding #Accountability #WorkplacePsychology #EmployeeEngagement #RoleExpansion #PeopleManagement Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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