Reply To: How I handled a boss that talked down on me

This was such a brave action that you took, Goksen. It was such a learning experience for you and your leader. I have gone through a bit related experience however my boss was such an amazing leader, a good listener with humility who applied tough love on many occasions. She allowed herself to learn despite her high level experience. A number of times I went to her office to calmly and respectfully express my feelings resulting from how I was treated. She could give it time and later call me or invite me to her office only to say “Harriet, I am sorry. I think I treated you in a rude way”. In my capacity at a very junior level, this character from my boss gave me so much power and confidence. In fact, she made a leader in me. She taught me that mistakes are human hence accepting and correcting them is the only way that can keep a positive working environment which empowers everyone.