We have a guy on the team the CEO loves.
It's a tiny company with no HR.
It's my first time working with someone of this stereotype but he does no work, criticises everyone else, and presents other people's work in meetings as his own.
He's developed a habit of choosing to kick off at people in large groups over things that aren't even problems, let alone anyone's fault. I dread to think what he'll be like when actual problems arise.
I have followed advice on Indeed on dealing with aggressive, manipulative people.
I've stuck to a neutral tone and asked him not to berate the developers in a group setting when their manager, who delegates their work, isn't present. I said you can raise the issue with him instead.
I've received a call from this guy asking what my problem is with him. He says I shut down everything he says and I'm aggressive. I don't even know where to begin with this. I've never been aggressive in my life and I'm proud I stood up to him in a professional way.
I've now been accused of bullying.
Any ideas on how to handle this situation? Thinking I might have to just look for a new job. Am I nuts for thinking that?