Sorry, Mr. Sundaram, but if I were to look for positives in a boss who is prejudicial, treats me badly, gives me all the work while his flatterers ride free, and then they get the best projects, top ratings, and salary raises, I would die of a nervous breakdown. Or are you saying that my being continuously professionally abused like this will make him have a change of heart? Are you suggesting that there are no bad bosses, and even if we have a bad boss, we should think, "Ok, at least this guy is good at holding meetings, so it is okay if he treats me badly"?
In practical organizations where you and I work, there are people who are idiots who could be my boss or colleagues. I don't think we can solve the problem by pretending that they don't exist.
From India, Ghaziabad
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33In practical organizations where you and I work, there are people who are idiots who could be my boss or colleagues. I don't think we can solve the problem by pretending that they don't exist.
From India, Ghaziabad
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Hi Coolnavya,
All human beings are and many leaders do not know what emotional intelligence is. If you are being subjected to ill treatment (according to your feelings and opinions, apart from other kinds of harassments listed by you), you always have a choice of other organizations. Please remember, there is no organization devoid of politics, bickerings, and backstabbing because all organizations are filled with human beings!
You can always criticize back, give negative feedback, and so on, but it won't lead you anywhere. In fact, people will start labeling you as well. I am sorry to say that when you have options, please consider them judiciously.
Best wishes
From India, Bengaluru
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All human beings are and many leaders do not know what emotional intelligence is. If you are being subjected to ill treatment (according to your feelings and opinions, apart from other kinds of harassments listed by you), you always have a choice of other organizations. Please remember, there is no organization devoid of politics, bickerings, and backstabbing because all organizations are filled with human beings!
You can always criticize back, give negative feedback, and so on, but it won't lead you anywhere. In fact, people will start labeling you as well. I am sorry to say that when you have options, please consider them judiciously.
Best wishes
From India, Bengaluru
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No point criticizing, of course. Also, exercising the option of other organizations should be the last resort. As you said, all organizations have such people - one can't keep moving out of every organization because of such people.
Me thinks when you encounter them, you should first try to resolve the issue and then, if that doesn't work out, you can move on.
From India, Ghaziabad
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Me thinks when you encounter them, you should first try to resolve the issue and then, if that doesn't work out, you can move on.
From India, Ghaziabad
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Nice discussion! Everybody wants to play nice, but there are situations where that ceases to be an option.
Also, every situation is different, so any generic guideline needs to be seen with a pinch of salt.
From India, Delhi
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Also, every situation is different, so any generic guideline needs to be seen with a pinch of salt.
From India, Delhi
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You can’t fight with everyone so it is important to choose your battles carefully. Some places, just stepping aside would be better.
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Dear Mr. Bodhisutra,
A very good article. It is "horses for courses." There is no universal medicine.
With Boss and Seniors - what is necessary is TACT. With Colleagues - it is a FRIENDLY chide. With Subordinates - It is an ASSERTIVE (not AGGRESSIVE) approach.
Good post, lovely interaction by members, and great learning.
V. Raghunathan
From India
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A very good article. It is "horses for courses." There is no universal medicine.
With Boss and Seniors - what is necessary is TACT. With Colleagues - it is a FRIENDLY chide. With Subordinates - It is an ASSERTIVE (not AGGRESSIVE) approach.
Good post, lovely interaction by members, and great learning.
V. Raghunathan
From India
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