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My boss is wildly disorganized. Her thoughts are all over the place, she frequently changes her mind, and it makes my life at work super challenging. But I started writing down everything she says, just a little note tab on my computer, so I can spot the patterns. I learned that she rarely follows through with an initial idea, so I stopped putting so much time and effort into researching those. Knowledge is power.
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That’s such a good idea and a way to look at it, it can be the same in my company so I will keep this in the back of my mind. Thanks for sharing that.
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Wow! I need some tips on how to do that.
Stay calm, listen more than you speak. Let people vent without jumping to fix things. Repeat back what they say to show you understand. Use neutral language. Keep notes to track patterns. Step in gently with questions instead of solutions. Most tensions fade when people feel heard.
Even though not visible, that is huge! I’ve been working on some ideas behind the scenes lately. Trying to update some materials, and while not hugely impactful, it does help things to keep running smoothly.
Thank you, and yes! Those are not the lessons I want to learn the hard way anymore. Staying ahead of things saves everyone!
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Well done for making that change though!