Sometimes you get stuck in a rut with someone at work — a boss, a coworker, a direct report. Can the relationship be turned around? The good news is: yes. The bad news: it’ll take work, and you might need to be the bigger person. But one thing is true: it’ll definitely improve your work life if you both can repair things. Here are some critical tips from HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo.

00:00 Good news: you can (and should) fix broken relationships.
01:00 Are you overcompetent or overchallenged?
01:32 Give up being right.
03:44 Find common ground.
04:54 Show, don’t tell.
06:29 Give (and receive) feedback.
07:30 Let’s review!

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