Assertiveness vs. People-Pleasing
Navigating the fine line between being assertive and falling into the trap of people-pleasing can be challenging. Recognizing the need to say no is crucial for gaining respect and maintaining healthy relationships. Authenticity doesn't mean sacrificing your true self; rather, it's about editing your approach to better serve your goals while staying true to your essence.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 episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor, and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship or connection 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. 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 episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Additionally, I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. I have a weird relationship or connection with one manager at work, and 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 changing my attitude 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 episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? Additionally, 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 or connection 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. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?