Speaking Out
Sage shares her experience of being suspended for expressing her views on sensitive topics, highlighting the fear and pressure to conform in a corporate environment. She reflects on the toll it took on her mental health, especially during her battle with COVID, and emphasizes the importance of having open conversations, regardless of differing opinions. The discussion underscores the broader societal tendency to silence diverse voices.In this clip
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Related Questions
How should I handle a frustrating 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 an intern, and while everyone else loves me and I love them, I feel like I need to change my attitude. Will adjusting my behavior help her loosen her resistance too?
I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. Overall, I have a weird relationship with one manager at work. 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.
I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?