Never argue with your boss (2009)
5 days ago
- #managing up
- #career lessons
- #workplace conflict
- The author initially dismissed advice to never argue with a boss, believing technical correctness was paramount.
- A workplace conflict led to publicly undermining a boss, causing a loss of trust among colleagues.
- Reflection revealed the importance of avoiding public disagreements to preserve authority and teamwork.
- The author apologized and changed jobs, learning to handle disagreements privately and support the boss.
- Key lessons include compromising privately, making the boss look good, and managing up carefully.