In the workplace, there are always some leaders or colleagues who seem to be "honest and harmless", and they often say things that are inconsistent, full of loopholes, or make obvious low-level mistakes.
However, often these unintelligent leaders or colleagues can gain the understanding and tolerance of many leaders and colleagues.
They are willing to give more work time to such people.
They are willing to make excuses for the mistakes made by such people.
They are even willing to bear the blame for the mistakes made by such people.
The reasons for this are none other than the following:
First, people who seem honest and harmless are more likely to win the sympathy of others with the appearance of a weakling.
The second is that people who seem honest and harmless will not pose a strong threat to others in the workplace.
Third, if you attribute the mastermind of the mistakes to a not-so-smart leader or colleague, it doesn't seem so humane in the eyes of others, and you yourself don't seem so smart.
Fourth, if the person who doesn't seem to be smart is his own leader, pointing out leadership problems and not implementing according to the leader's requirements is the biggest psychological obstacle, even if the implementation of the leader's wrong decision will put the whole company in danger.
For less intelligent leaders or colleagues, 5 tips for you.
First, trust your instincts. If you think someone is an "idiot", it probably is.
Second, keep your distance from "idiots". Don't let them get involved.
Third, not humble, not arrogant, and politely tell the "fool" where to stay cool.
Fourth, if you are blamed for certain actions of "idiots", do not hesitate to tell the person accusing you who is the real culprit.
Fifth, if your boss is an "idiot", then find another job. Trying to change your boss is just a waste of your time. Employees can't change their boss's behavior. So stop expecting him or her to change, and put your own needs first.
In the workplace, it's not the bad guys who really drag us down, but the fools, especially the ones who seem harmless.
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