Explore 7 ways to balance being accepted and being right at work, and how it impacts your personal and work life.
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You've probably been there. In an important meeting where a decision is practically made. But not for you; you see a crack in that perfect plan. That one question no one is asking, the one that seems to have crossed only your mind.
It's you against the world. You against the accepted idea in the room. And here comes the dilemma: being right or being liked at work.
That day, your boss is there, the one who doesn't take "no" for an answer. Or that teammate who isn't your biggest fan. You don't want to be the buzzkill. The student who reminds the teacher there was homework.
And it's not ideal, but unfortunately many times at work we are forced to choose between being right or being liked.
When ego and the fear of making mistakes come into play, challenging other people's ideas or decisions can be seen as a direct attack, a bad attitude, or a lack of teamwork.
To make matters worse, ironically, the fear of mistakes isn't just about our own failures; it extends to the fear of pointing out someone else's.
Some may choose to be right at all costs, but the truth is that interpersonal relationships are everything in the workplace. They open doors, get us out of tricky situations, and simply make daily life more pleasant.
Here are some tips....
We hope these insights help you choose your battles wisely or seek environments where challenging an idea doesn't feel like going to war.
Ideally, we work in places where being liked doesn't depend on being right. At the end of the day, it's about making the best decisions together.
Forcing acceptance is exhausting and distances us from being genuine about our skills and experience, qualities that make us valuable to the team in the first place.
A few months ago, Johnson & Johnson invited us to have a conversation about resilience, communication, and leadership.
We hosted a workshop that sparked valuable discussions on team management, effective communication, andthe importance of participating, questioning, and proposing solutions in dynamic, high-performance environments.
Discover how our Fuckup Nights corporate formats can strengthen knowledge and create enriching spaces for dialogue.
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Let's transform our perception of failure and use it as a catalyst for growth.
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