How to Manage a Team Member Who Always Says That Is Not My Job

Are you managing someone who refuses tasks outside their strict job description? This episode of Manager Mondays tackles the 'That is not my job' employee. Lucas and Luna break down a real case from a midsize marketing agency where a senior designer named Priya repeatedly declined cross-functional tasks, creating resentment on her team. They discuss whether this is a performance issue or a cultural mismatch, and offer three concrete steps for the manager: renegotiate role clarity, explain the 'why' behind requests, and set boundaries around flexibility. They also touch on the difference between protecting focus and hiding behind a job description. Plus, a brief moment on why this ad-free show exists and how listener support keeps it going. If you are a first-time manager struggling with siloed thinking or passive resistance, this episode gives you language and a framework to address it head-on. #ThatIsNotMyJob #ManagingResistance #RoleClarity #FirstTimeManager #TeamLeadership #PerformanceManagement #ManagerMondays #FexingoBusiness #Careers #PeopleManagement #CrossFunctionalTeams #JobDescription #EmployeeEngagement #Coaching #BoundarySetting #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo