Understanding Mean Behavior
People often act meanly out of fear and a lack of self-worth, rather than superiority. Change in behavior comes from feeling supported and loved, not from confrontation. Approaching difficult interpersonal situations with compassion and understanding can lead to more positive outcomes, as people are adept at reading between the lines.In this clip
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking 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? Additionally, how can I adjust my attitude toward a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as mentioned in the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? 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. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking 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? Also, how can I adjust my attitude toward a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as mentioned in the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm just an intern, and 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. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?