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Holding your ground doesn't mean raising your voice.
It means deciding who gets your energy— and who doesn’t.
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‘Control Conflict - How to Handle Disrespect'.
Let’s dive in!
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3 Real-Life Ways to Handle Disrespect at Work
1. Your coworker takes credit for your idea in a meeting
Scenario: You share a suggestion in a team meeting, and minutes later, a colleague repeats it and gets praise as if it were their own.
Stay calm in the moment.
Bring it up privately after the meeting.
Say:
"Hey, I noticed something in the meeting. I brought up that idea earlier, and it felt like it got lost when it was repeated. Next time, can we make sure everyone gets credit where it’s due?"
You’re not accusing or shaming.
You’re asking for fairness while standing up for yourself.
2. You’re repeatedly talked over in brainstorming sessions
Scenario: Every time you speak up, someone cuts you off or talks louder.
Speak up during the moment if possible.
Use a calm, assertive voice to take back space.
Say:
"Please let me finish my point, and then I’d love to hear your thoughts."
You reclaim your voice without escalating the situation.
3. A team lead gives public criticism in a group chat
Scenario: Your manager calls out a mistake you made in front of everyone in Slack.
Don’t respond emotionally in the moment.
Send them a private message afterward.
Say:
"I’m always open to feedback, but can we handle it one-on-one next time privately instead of in a public Slack channel?"
You don’t deny the mistake — you shift the method of feedback.
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Step 1: Spot the trigger
Think back to a moment this week that didn’t feel right — maybe someone interrupted you, dismissed your idea, or crossed a line.
Choose one response that would’ve helped:
Pause, Speak Up, Set a Limit, Walk Away, or Follow Up
That’s your focus for the day.
Step 2: Pick your window
Choose one moment today where you’ll use that response — before a meeting, after a message, or during a quick chat.
Add a sticky note or reminder that says:
“Handle this one better.”
Make it easy to see.
Step 3: Make one move
Try one clear action based on the skill you chose:
Pause: Count to five before reacting.
Speak Up: Say what you mean calmly and clearly.
Set a Limit: Let them know what’s not okay — with respect.
Walk Away: Step out, log off, or delay the reply to protect your peace.
Follow Up: Talk privately about what didn’t sit right.
Step 4: Check the shift
After the moment passes, take one minute to reflect:
Did it help you stay in control?
Did the energy feel different?
Did things move in a better direction?
Step 5: Lock in the lesson
Before your day ends, finish this sentence:
“Here’s what helped today: _____”
or “Next time this happens, I’ll try: _____”
AI Prompt: “Act as a workplace communication coach. Help me plan a respectful, calm conversation to handle a recent moment of disrespect or tension at work.
Here are the details:
My Role: [Insert your job or title]
Who It’s With: [Insert person’s role, e.g., “manager,” “coworker”]
What Happened: [Briefly describe the situation, e.g., “They interrupted me during the meeting.”]
How I Felt: [Insert words like “disrespected,” “frustrated,” “ignored”]
What I Want: [e.g., “to set a boundary,” “to be heard,” “to avoid this next time”]
Give me:
A simple 3-part conversation outline (start, middle, end)
Sample phrases I can use
One thing I can say to myself before the talk to stay steady
Keep it short, clear, and helpful.”
Disrespect is not always personal, but your peace is.
Most disrespect comes from someone else's stress, not your worth.
You don’t need to carry someone else’s behavior on your back.
Clear limits are a form of care — for you and for them.
Walking away isn’t giving up — it’s giving space.
And remember, you decide who gets your energy and who doesn’t.
Until next time and with lots of love,
Justin
This Week’s Growth Recommendations
Book To Read:
“Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler (see it here)
TED Talk to Watch:
“How to Lead Tough Conversations" by Adar Cohen (see it here)
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