How do you ensure you’re striking a balance between speaking your mind while not creating ripples where power structures play crucial roles? So either at work, or with in-laws, with parents?
How do you deal with a micro-manager boss or MIL/FIL?
Would you ever address an ego battle with a micro-managing coworker who’s also training you (not in a position of power, but definitely influence) during your first few months?
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I miss the paratha rolls from Khadda Market, Karachi. :(
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It's a fine balance, start slowly, drop a hint or two, express how about doing it this way etc
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1)parents
2)mil/fil
3)micro manager
3 separate issues 3 threads
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How do you ensure you're striking a balance between speaking your mind while not creating ripples where power structures play crucial roles?
Assess their level of self-esteem, insecurities and scope of power; act accordingly. Poor self-esteem + greater number of insecurities + perceived power = least likely to be accepting of opinions or vocality. At work and within extended families, sometimes you have to align - not agree - just align.
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^what do you mean by aligning?
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it happens where your understanding has much developed with the other person, i dont waste time on expressing mind where the other cannot understand.
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^what do you mean by aligning?
hahaha, just fancy words ; )
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align ka matlab hota hai... ..align.
assertiveness, flexibility, respect and care for others feelings are imp things to remember.
Why would you start an ego war with a micro manager? Disagreements? I like pangas