One of the things I love about higher education is the shared belief in logic and reason. Leaders intend to look at facts, as objectively as possible, to make logical and reasonable choices.
To have a more enjoyable experience than you did in the past, it is up to you to change the way you think and act in the presence of people who trigger you.
Managers often make faux pas and inadvertently rub people the wrong way, even when they think they are doing everything right. They lack perspective and don’t understand the dynamics at play.
There are six human needs that we all share, but at different levels. Once you understand which needs drive someone’s behavior, you can start speaking their language and advocating for ideas using arguments that will move them to take action.
It is unlikely that the person in front of you will appreciate you more when you are chronically sorry. And in the workplace, this pattern can hold you back because you will appear to lack confidence and people will be less likely to trust that you can do a great job.
