How to Stop Being Intimidating So You’re Not Scaring People Away

Impact of intimidation at workplace. Stop Bulling. Learn to overcome being a bully by reading my book Getting Ahead book amazon.com/Getting-Ahead-Three-Steps-Career/dp/… It will show you how to change the negative perception others have of you.

How can you change the perception so you don't show intimidation at the workplace?

• Find out when the behavior tends to flare up.

• Find out specific examples of how you’re intimidating people.

• Get suggestions from three or four subordinates about what you could do differently in order to come across as less intimidating.

If you found out others see you in the workplace as intimidating, you need to ask how you’re being intimidating to them, do it now. That will help you figure out how to change the behavior. Get specifics. Ask for examples of exactly what you’re doing. Ask subordinates or peers to observe you and tell you when the behavior starts to flare up. For example, they could make a mental note during a meeting of when you’re being intimidating to others and then tell you afterward what they noticed.

Intimidation at your workplace is probably happening with your subordinates, rather than your superiors, for obvious reasons—you have more control over their jobs and careers. Feedback from them is therefore extremely valuable. Go to three or four of them and ask their opinion. Get suggestions from them about how to change your behavior.

By having these conversations, you’ll also be showing vulnerability. That in itself will help humanize you and make you less intimidating to them. Plus, they’re likely to have good insights about what you’re doing and how to change the behavior. This is how to change the intimidation you are doing in the workplace.

Learning how not to be intimidating in the workplace will help you get more from your people because they’ll feel comfortable talking about ideas and concerns with you. If they’re afraid to knock on your door, a small problem could mushroom into a huge one before they’re forced to tell you about it. Becoming more approachable will help you have open, honest conversations about everything from their career plans to the projects they’re spearheading, making employees more engaged and effective.

At garfinkleexecutivecoaching.com, you’ll find a wealth of articles on leadership development. You can also hire Joel for executive coaching services specifically focused on intimidation at the workplace. He can help you develop/change the perception of yourself as a leader without coming across as intimidating.

At joelinspirationalspeaker.com, learn more about how Joel will give your team clear strategies for achieving their leadership potential through a keynote speech or corporate training.
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