As children, we’re taught to obey. So we grow up believing that we don’t have the power to say no to those in authority. And as adults, we intrinsically understand the need to belong in society. So we try to avoid conflict and please others by agreeing to requests—even to our detriment. These patterns follow us into the workplace and can undermine our s…
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