Kathy Andrews
How to Manage a Stubborn, Defensive, or Defiant Employee

Some of the hardest employees to manage are people who are consistently oppositional.
They might actively debate or ignore feedback, refuse to follow instructions they disagree with, or create a constant stream of negative comments about new initiatives.
Most often, these behaviors are meant to make the employee look strong and mask a fear of change, an aversion to anticipated conflict, or the worry that they will look stupid or incompetent.
There are three distinct approaches that can help you get the best from oppositional employees.
Check it out here: How to Manage a Stubborn, Defensive, or Defiant Employee