You could get dragged into someone’s mess if you aren’t careful. A measured response (rather than a fiery reaction) is what’s needed now.
Something doesn’t feel right, but don’t grope around blindly. Study the facts set in front of you. You’ll recognize the inconsistency when it appears.
Retreating into icy silence isn’t good. If anything, it perpetuates a vicious cycle. It’s time to speak up about feeling overruled.
Be careful about what you say and who you say it to. Don’t assume that any conversation you have now is “off the record”.
Address a familiar situation as if you were seeing it for the first time. This isn’t just a mental exercise. It introduces a fresh perspective.
A ploy only works if you don’t call attention to it. Wait until the prize is in the bag before boasting about your ingenuity.
