Managing Expectations
Understanding where your expectations may have fallen short is crucial. It's essential to investigate whether miscommunication or differing standards are at play. When emotions run high, it's best to take a step back and allow yourself to cool down before seeking clarity or resolution. Remember, it's okay to have a private moment of frustration, just keep it contained and avoid escalating the situation.In this clip
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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
178 - People Are So Disappointing
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I approach my relationship with a manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, which is useful in some ways but also frustrating. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I approach my relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, which is useful in some ways, but it's also frustrating. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Additionally, how should I handle my frustration with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?