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| How to handle the boss or co-worker that makes you crazy |
You know the boss that pushes your buttons? The co-worker who walks by your office and the mere sight of him makes you want to strangle yourself. Or the manager that you pray is out of town. He's the Voldemort
in your life. You might have thoughts of breaking his computer, throwing his IPOD into the nearest river, pouring sawdust into the front seat of his car, or maybe decorating his office with a few dozen water balloons. I know the feeling. But it doesn't pay off in the long run. The truth?
- Voldemort
’s are everywhere.
- When your Voldemort
spews outrageous ideas, he's frustrated.
- When frustrated, they take their frustration out on you.
- It's not about you--it's about them.
- You choose!
You can either enroll or disengage from their frustration.
- Visualization: Pretend he/she is McMurphy and just had a lobotomy. Be gracious. You still have your brain.
- There are consequences to your actions.
- Everyone remembers how you make them feel. Next time you come through the gate, he might remember you as gracious.
- Once a boss, maybe a future investor; once a co-worker, maybe a future boss; once a co-worker; maybe a future partner.
- You cannot accomplish anything alone.
- Relationships are critical to your success.
- Industries are incestuous.
- It takes only seconds to destroy your reputation.
- We all say stupid things—so forgive.
- Everyone remembers how you made them feel -- so be big (as opposed to small)!
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