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Kissinger described diplomacy as “personal dialogue, not public confrontation.” We can agree to disagree by acknowledging the other side’s point of view. In so doing we ensure that our communication is other centered, instead of ego-centric. Below are some aggressive communication tactics designed to put others on the defensive (and, which should be avoided at all costs): Turn the page…
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“An unheralded, unnamed revolution is unfolding in our midst. Everywhere, people are becoming less willing to put up with disrespect.” (Fuller, 2003).
In his book “Sombodies and Nobodies” Fuller (a former college president) explains that power differentials are not evil per se– rather, it’s how incumbents wield their position that results in oppression or in equality. The problem arises when people “pull rank” – when they use power to put someone in their place. “Rankism” is treating people in an unequal fashion;it’s when managers view employees as containable objects. Turn the page…
Jackie Gilbert is a Professor of Management in the Middle Tennessee State University College of Business.
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