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| − | + | Should a [[Avoid Being Bossy|bossy]] person rule the roost in the workplace? While some people will suggest that bossiness is in the eye of the beholder, a truly bossy coworker can make work life unpleasant and even difficult if they insist on taking the reins of everything you're responsible for. Even a casual comment about rearranging your desk or filing system can be a bossy swipe at your own methods if the coworker has a habit of insinuating themselves into your workspace in this way. | |
When the bossiness goes beyond what you can tolerate, the aim is to put your bossy coworker on alert that you're not a sitting duck for his or her mistrust and criticism. Indeed, seek to maintain cordial relations in the workplace while keeping your working relationship professional and mutually respectful. A bossy person who is shown your boundaries with clarity will quickly learn to respect the lines you've drawn. | When the bossiness goes beyond what you can tolerate, the aim is to put your bossy coworker on alert that you're not a sitting duck for his or her mistrust and criticism. Indeed, seek to maintain cordial relations in the workplace while keeping your working relationship professional and mutually respectful. A bossy person who is shown your boundaries with clarity will quickly learn to respect the lines you've drawn. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Identify a pattern of bossiness. It's a good idea to be sure that you're dealing with bossiness from the coworker rather than occasional misplaced good intentions or someone who is genuinely a good (and needed) organizer or motivator. Bossiness in the workplace generally involves an ongoing, persistent issue of inappropriately assuming power over another and being in charge over someone else's work without a mandate. A bossy coworker most likely lacks trust that others in the workplace know what they're doing and wants to take over by making the decisions, dominating, telling you what to do all the time, insisting that you do things their way and criticizing without being constructive. Ask yourself the following questions when assessing the bossiness of your coworker: | # Identify a pattern of bossiness. It's a good idea to be sure that you're dealing with bossiness from the coworker rather than occasional misplaced good intentions or someone who is genuinely a good (and needed) organizer or motivator. Bossiness in the workplace generally involves an ongoing, persistent issue of inappropriately assuming power over another and being in charge over someone else's work without a mandate. A bossy coworker most likely lacks trust that others in the workplace know what they're doing and wants to take over by making the decisions, dominating, telling you what to do all the time, insisting that you do things their way and criticizing without being constructive. Ask yourself the following questions when assessing the bossiness of your coworker: | ||
