3 Ways to Find Out if a Coworker is Sabotaging Your Success

Healthy competition can help us do our best work. But sometimes, we incorrectly perceive competitive behavior. We may begin to worry that our co-workers are getting ahead by bringing us down. Get clear and focus on what's really happening.

Discover your real motivation. If you suspect a coworker is making it more difficult for you to succeed, ask yourself why you feel that way. Is there evidence to suggest this is true? If not, is there another issue you may be feeling insecure about?

Get to know your coworkers. Learning more about how they think and act will help you determine their intentions.

Focus on your work. Instead of worrying about avoiding potential sabotage from your colleagues, just keep doing your best work. That's what will make a good impression on your supervisors.