🌀 That co-worker who rubs you the wrong way

You’ve probably felt it:

The manager who “just doesn’t get you,” the colleague who talks over your ideas, the stakeholder who “forgets” to cc you on key emails, a passive-aggressive comment, a cultural misstep that leaves you questioning…

It’s easy to think, “How can they act like this?”

But what if the real power to shift that dynamic already rests with you?

🔆 Invitation for Today 🔆

The next time a co-worker rubs you the wrong way — pause. Longer than you usually would. Then ask yourself:

“What response would surprise them into re-thinking their own approach?”

Lead with that. Something thoughtful. Or kind. Or calmly honest.

You might be surprised how quickly (and sometimes subtly) a dynamic can shift — and how much power you hold.

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