Standing your ground without being disrespectful

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Aug 101 min read

Had a situation at work where my boss tried to throw me under the bus in a meeting. I called him out calmly and with facts but my coworkers seemed uncomfortable. I stood my ground because I earned respect through hard work and I'm not going to let that be tarnished. But I'm wondering if I should have handled it differently. Is there a way to be firm and defend yourself while still being the respectful man your mama raised you to be?

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CCarlosRegularAug 12

There's a big difference between standing your ground and being disrespectful, and it sounds like you know that. Did it work out okay with your boss? Sometimes speaking up creates tension but it has to be done.

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TTravisRegularAug 11

Your kids are watching how you handle conflict at work too. They need to see that you can be firm and honest without losing your cool. That's what being a man really means.

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GGarrett M.New DadAug 11

The tone and timing matter way more than most people realize. Calling someone out in a meeting is different than how you do it. Sounds like you handled it, but did you maybe follow up one on one after to clear the air?

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