Dominating coworkers

[Anonymous]

We took a DISC assessment today and we have one on our team who is a dominant D. She is aggressive and takes over projects and doesn’t let others participate. She is the boss’ right hand and I almost had a conflict with her today by recommending a different approach to what we have been doing for team updates which she has taken over. She was unrelenting and rejected my recommendation. Now I feel embarrassed for bringing it up!

I realize I need to steer clear of her.

I am wondering how others deal with the domineering personality type at work?

[Anonymous]

Sabotage them. Get them fired.

[Anonymous]

Those assessments are supposed to give the participants self-awareness and tools for dealing with different types. This would be a great example to bring up with the facilitator.

[Anonymous]

The person who takes over communications almost invariably rises to the top. Sorry OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The person who takes over communications almost invariably rises to the top. Sorry OP.

I have someone like this in my office. When she talks enough off script, you can easily tell she has no idea what she's even talking about.

People with excellent communication skills will rise to the top of an organization.

OP, do you also have excellent communication skills?

Being a dominant personality doesn't mean excellent communication skills.

[Anonymous]

Why would you be in the wrong if someone else is overly domineering?

There’s a difference between being assertive and being a total domineering jagoff who doesn’t listen or cooperate.

If you think they are over the top, chances are others in the office feel that way too. It will come back to bite them.

Just realize you can’t win with these people and it’s not worth fighting them. Just let them win, unless it’s something unethical. Work is all bs anyway.

[Anonymous]

This is why those assessments are so stupid. Your issues with her have nothing to do with her being a “D.” Focus on yourself.

[Anonymous]

DISC assessments are pop psychology crap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The person who takes over communications almost invariably rises to the top. Sorry OP.

I have someone like this in my office. When she talks enough off script, you can easily tell she has no idea what she's even talking about.

People with excellent communication skills will rise to the top of an organization.

OP, do you also have excellent communication skills?

Being a dominant personality doesn't mean excellent communication skills.

Op, I think I’m pretty good at communication. I present well and get along with my superiors and colleagues.

[Anonymous]