Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Personalities at Work
I would like you to think about the various places you've worked, and the different personalities your co-workers had. Did you find that you changed how you acted because of a particular person's personality? Or, did you remain consistent and true to who you are? How did the leaders in the company deal with the multiple personalities in the workplace? At a previous place of employment, I was the President's Executive Assistant. His girlfriend, the VP, was constantly in my face, even though I was punctual and did all my work correctly. She was quite sarcastic and thought she was better than everyone. At first, she intimidated me. As time went on, I learned to stand up for myself. I no longer remained shy and told her what I really thought. I think she valued that from me because from then on, we had a more open, friendly relationship. I'm sure you have encountered something similar, so let's hear about it!
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Maria,
ReplyDeleteI too have dealt with people like the lady you mentioned. It is unfortunate for others to behave so unprofessionally but it all comes down to their self esteem, or lack there of. When I was faced with a similar situation I did as you did, I stood up for myself. I did this tactfully, because if you don't, you end up looking as bad as they do. When all was said and done, we ended up working quite well together. It's just silly that people have to let their insecurities get in the way of someone else. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I agree, we all face working in environments with differing personalities. Knowing a person's traits, temperament, and character can help you collaborate and manage your situation - without trying to change someone. It is important to arm yourself with knowledge and hopefully better outcomes.
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