Hi FairyGodMentor,
How do you have difficult conversations with a supervisor who has not found their “why” and promotes a toxic culture?
Yours Truly, Scared Silent
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Dear Scared Silent,
First, I want to acknowledge and celebrate your courage for reaching out, showing your ASK, and requesting support while working in a toxic work culture. It’s not easy and it’s evident that you desire to improve the quality of your work/life and others that may be negatively impacted.
To quote Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” We have to power to make the positive change we’d like to see in the workplace by practicing self-advocacy. Self-advocacy means speaking up for your needs, communicating your goals, and making boundaries. It also fuels career and leadership growth.
Having difficult conversations with a supervisor, especially one who is not aligned with their purpose or “why” can be very intimidating and even scary….
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