Results are in and they’re a bit of a mixed bag. Before assuming the worst, run them by someone you trust. News is better than you think.
You don’t like cryptic answers, but this person is protecting you because the less you know the better. Communicate via hand signals.
At first it looks like someone’s just handing you a lot of busy work but don’t be fooled. What looks trivial holds the key to future gain.
People are as entitled to their opinions as you are to yours. You can exchange them – and even resolve differences – without the conversation deteriorating into a fight.
Why do you feel guilty about holding colleagues accountable? Your complaints are justified. People need to get their act together. Yours is.
You won’t be happy to learn that a rival beat you to the punch, but don’t give up. Yours is the better take on the idea.