A colleague gets aggressive and your reaction is to put him in his place. Don’t. Nothing compares to the damage that this person is doing to himself.
You know you’ll be vindicated, but that still doesn’t make you happy about the bad feelings. Remember that feelings change; principles don’t.
Are people dead-set on challenging you? Perhaps. But the constant provocation gets you to finally exercise the authority you’ve kept under wraps.
You’re accused of stepping on people’s toes but sometimes that’s the only way to get things done. People are free to step back.
Don’t lose sleep over a dispute. That’s why you have an agreement in place. Simply refer to the pertinent clause or line in your contract and it’s settled.
Contrary to what you feel, things are not about to fall apart. If anything you’re on the brink of a remarkable transformation. And it’s all for the best!
