Without question, everyone has sh*t going on in their lives that requires our consideration. Despite this, we all still have jobs to do, so remember that asserting your professional boundaries and fulfilling your responsibilities is necessary, expected and commendable.
Recently, I have seen ๐ญ๐จ๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ feel compelled to overprotect and apologize when enforcing standards or delivering difficult news, mistaking their commitment for the inconvenience. Doing your job with integrity and dedication means making tough decisions and standing by them.
Instead of apologizing, opt for clear, ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, acknowledging the situation while reaffirming your role’s requirements. This approach maintains professionalism and respects both parties’ understanding and expectations, fostering a healthier work environment where roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, upheld and respected.
If ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ are unmet, it’s time to make a new decision.