I appreciate the comment. If downvotes facilitate thoughtful discussion and inquiry, I'm cool with them.
I don't know if I see much of a difference between strategies that work in business, as against strategies that lead to successful, long-term relationships.
If you're in a job where your manager ignores you, rebuffs your efforts for honesty in your communications, and generally treats you poorly, should you maintain that relationship, or break it off?
Is it any different outside of work? If you have a partner who cheats on you, or is sarcastic all the time, or is indifferent to you, I'd say that's another relationship that should be broken off, if it's clear that it cannot be saved.
I agree with flexibility and balance. I also believe in gently confronting people who treat others poorly, trying to correct the situation if possible, and if it cannot, then disengaging.
At 56 years of age, I've come to realize that I do not have infinite time to waste on less-than-strong relationships.
I concur with your line of reasoning in your examples.
I was not arguing against applying such strategies, I was merely suggesting we shouldn't always use them – to make room for flexibility – as I was trying to avoid claiming complete equivalence between the business and personal sides.
I don't know if I see much of a difference between strategies that work in business, as against strategies that lead to successful, long-term relationships.
If you're in a job where your manager ignores you, rebuffs your efforts for honesty in your communications, and generally treats you poorly, should you maintain that relationship, or break it off?
Is it any different outside of work? If you have a partner who cheats on you, or is sarcastic all the time, or is indifferent to you, I'd say that's another relationship that should be broken off, if it's clear that it cannot be saved.
I agree with flexibility and balance. I also believe in gently confronting people who treat others poorly, trying to correct the situation if possible, and if it cannot, then disengaging.
At 56 years of age, I've come to realize that I do not have infinite time to waste on less-than-strong relationships.
Thanks again for an interesting comment.