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You don’t win by outshouting anyone.
You win by staying clear on who you are— while under pressure.
Because anyone can react.
Few know how to respond.
Today we are going to help leaders master this by using:
‘How to Handle Disrespect - Stay Calm, Stay In Control'.
Let’s dive in!
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How to Stay Calm When Work Gets Disrespectful
1. A Co-worker Talks Over You in a Meeting
Scenario: You’re presenting your idea, and a colleague interrupts and dominates the conversation.
Mindful Pausing:
Take a second before reacting. A slow inhale keeps your tone calm.
Assertive Communication:
Wait for a pause, then say, “I’d like to finish my thought, then I’m happy to hear your perspective.”
Clarify Expectations:
After the meeting, pull them aside and say, “When I’m presenting, I’d appreciate the chance to finish before others respond. Can we agree on that moving forward?”
You reset the room’s energy, keep your credibility intact, and avoid turning it into a power struggle.
2. Your Boss Sends a Critical Email with an Unfair Tone
Scenario: You receive an email that’s harsh, blaming you for something that wasn’t your responsibility.
Reframe Their Intent:
Don’t assume it’s personal. Maybe they’re stressed or misinformed.
Choose Your Response:
If it’s not urgent, don’t reply instantly. Wait until you’re calm.
Assertive Communication:
Reply with something like: “Thanks for the feedback. I want to clarify a few points so we’re aligned—here’s what happened from my side…”
You stop a reactive spiral and create space for facts over feelings.
3. A Peer Makes a Passive-Aggressive Comment in Front of Others
Scenario: In front of the team, someone says, “Some of us actually meet deadlines,” aimed at you.
Mindful Pausing:
Keep eye contact and hold silence for a beat. Let the discomfort sit.
Choose Your Response:
You can say: “If you’re referring to something specific, I’d rather talk about it directly in private.”
Or simply:
“Let’s keep this focused on solutions, and if we need to chat, let’s please find a time we can meet in private.”
Release and Refocus:
After the meeting, don’t carry the tension. Do something active—walk, journal, or vent privately to reset.
You hold your dignity without adding fuel to the drama.
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Most people stay stuck because they’re trying to build a perfect business plan before they ever sell anything.
But real progress starts with one small step — not a 10-tab spreadsheet.
This visual breaks it down, and these quick scenarios show you how to actually use it today.
1. You have an idea but don’t know where to start.
You’ve been sitting on an idea for months — maybe a mini course or template — but haven’t moved.
Open a blank doc and write one sentence: What problem does this solve?
Write one clear offer — just one thing someone can buy. No branding. No logo. Just the offer.
This moves you into the “Think Like a Business Owner” stage and gets you out of the idea spiral.
2. You launched something… and nothing happened.
You built a product, hit publish, but barely made a sale — now you’re stuck.
Pull up your last social post or email. Did it have a clear call to action? Did it show the outcome someone gets?
Post 3x this week, each one answering a different objection your audience has. Keep it short and direct.
This puts you in the “Daily Game Plan” and “Track Your Wins” zone — where feedback meets action.
3. You want to stop overthinking and just start.
You’re tired of trying to piece it all together with random tools and tutorials.
Go to creatyl.com, pick what you already know how to help with, and write a one-line offer.
Use creatyl to launch in a few clicks — add your price, share the link, and send one email or DM about it.
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Here's how you can make it real today:
Step 1: Choose your focus
Think back to a moment this week when something rubbed you the wrong way —
someone interrupted, used a sarcastic tone, or dismissed your input.Now pick one of the 6 Composure Skills from the graphic that would’ve helped.
That’s your focus for the day.
Step 2: Set your moment
Pick one moment today — before a meeting, after a comment, during a reply —
where you’ll test your focus skill on purpose.Jot it on a sticky note or calendar:
“Use my calm skill today.”
Step 3: Do one thing differently
Try one visible action tied to your skill. Here are a few ideas:
Mindful Pausing: Before you speak or reply, breathe in for 4, pause, and then respond.
Reframing Intent: Think: “Could this be stress, not personal?” before reacting.
Assertive Communication: Say one “I” statement calmly: “I don’t feel okay with that tone.”
Clarify Expectations: Tell someone what works better: “In the future, I’d like to be asked directly.”
Choose Your Response: Let something go today without replaying it in your head.
Release and Refocus: Write down the disrespectful moment, then physically throw it away.
Just pick one. Keep it small. Keep it real.
Step 4: Notice what changed
Later in the day, ask yourself:
Did that choice help me stay more in control?
Did I protect my energy or stop something from escalating?
Would I handle it the same way again?
Even a 10-second shift can change the whole tone of your day.
Step 5: Write one line before bed
Wrap up with one sentence:
“Here’s what helped me stay calm today: _____.”
or“Next time I feel disrespected, I’ll try: _____.”
AI Prompt: “Act as a workplace communication coach. Create a simple guide to help me stay calm and in control in a situation that feels disrespectful or tense.
Here’s what I need help with:
Chosen Skill: [Insert your skill — e.g., Mindful Pausing, Assertive Communication, Reframing Intent, etc.]
Recent Situation: [Briefly describe what happened — e.g., "Someone cut me off in a meeting" or "My manager sent a harsh email."]
Goal for Today: [Insert your goal — e.g., "Respond calmly without shutting down" or "Say how I feel without sounding defensive."]
Provide:
A short mindset reminder to help me stay calm before I respond.
One specific action I can try using my chosen skill.
An example phrase I can use if the moment happens again.
One thing I can do at the end of the day to reset and not carry the tension with me.
Keep it clear and easy to apply at work. Use simple language and focus on staying calm, not being perfect.”
Staying calm doesn’t mean you’re okay with disrespect.
It means you know your response holds more power than their words.
The more you stay steady, the more others notice who you are.
Being in control of yourself is the highest form of power.
And that’s a skill you carry with you everywhere.
Until next time and with lots of love,
Justin
This Week’s Growth Recommendations
Book To Read:
“Difficult Conversations” by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen (see it here)
TED Talk to Watch:
“How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed" by Daniel Levitin (see it here)
The longer you wait, the harder it feels to start.
But you don’t need more planning — you need a way to make it real.
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You just need one that goes live.
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