EPISODE · Sep 25, 2024 · 20 MIN
06. Dominant Personalities in the Workplace: How to Hold Your Own
from Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills · host Melody Wilding
Are you tired of feeling steamrolled by your assertive colleagues? In this episode, Melody tackles the challenge of working with dominant personalities in the workplace. She shares specific strategies you can use to navigate these often-intimidating relationships without compromising your own values or work style.What You’ll Discover: The telltale signs of a dominant personalityCommon mistake people make when communicating with dominant types (and how to avoid them) Counterintuitive ways to stand your ground that actually makes dominant personalities respect you more Simple tweaks that can instantly boost your credibility with assertive colleaguesConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up
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Are you tired of feeling steamrolled by your assertive colleagues? In this episode, Melody tackles the challenge of working with dominant personalities in the workplace. She shares specific strategies you can use to navigate these often-intimidating relationships without compromising your own values or work style. What You’ll Discover: The telltale signs of a dominant personalityCommon mistake people make when communicating with dominant types (and how to avoid them) Counterintuiti...
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