How to Deal with Dominant Personalities

You’ve probably encountered at least one dominant personality in your life. Maybe your boss or client has a forceful or aggressive way of doing things or communicating that is highly toxic and drains your enthusiasm about being near them. It’s understandable; read more.

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Whatever the case, these people can make things difficult for everyone else around them — especially if they’re used to getting their way all the time. But don’t worry: there are ways to deal with authoritarian personalities that don’t involve yelling back or arguing endlessly about whose way is best. Remember, it’s always best not to get on the same low, nasty level as these toxic individuals.

Here are some tips on how to get along with someone who thinks they run the world.

Determine the nature of the difficulty.

Now that you’ve identified the problem, it’s time to figure out what is happening. Before you can solve any problem, it’s essential to have a clear picture of what the situation looks like. For example:

• Do they have an abrasive personality, or are they simply impatient?
• Is their behavior causing you to stress because they’re not listening to your needs or because they’re doing things that negatively impact your life (like taking over your…