I had a boss who would use the exact opposite tactic on me. If I had trouble with a project, he would say, “It’s OK; I understand if you CAN’T do it.” My contrary nature would kick into overdrive at those words, and I always managed to get it done. I KNEW it was blatant manipulation…but couldn’t help myself.
I had a boss who would use the exact opposite tactic on me. If I had trouble with a project, he would say, “It’s OK; I understand if you CAN’T do it.” My contrary nature would kick into overdrive at those words, and I always managed to get it done. I KNEW it was blatant manipulation…but couldn’t help myself.