How can I address disrespectful behavior by a high-performing specialist?

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Use Em to prepare a conversation that recognizes the specialist's valuable contribution while naming the specific behavior that needs to change. Focus on the observable conduct, its effect on cooperation and the standard you expect going forward. Em can help you keep both parts visible at once: expertise deserves recognition, and respectful cooperation still has a clear standard. That makes it easier to set a firm boundary without turning the conversation into a judgment of the whole person.