@lauraracky: Difficult men at work often have a pattern. They don't contribute anything, they just ask questions, and the burden of proving everything falls on you. The fix is to stop answering and start asking. Make him explain his concern, his reasoning, what he'd do instead. The lines are in the video. Smile while you use them, it does something to them I still don't understand. Save this for your next meeting. #careerwomen #worktok #careeradvice #careertok

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leckaleck21
Nik a lik 🇨🇦🍁 :
At my workplace, which I own, I just fire them. It’s a private company so I can do what I want.
2026-10-08 13:00:21
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maddyscousin
CatLover2026 :
I noticed a lot of men I worked with in corporate don’t actually know anything, they’re just really good about farming out the work to everyone else
2026-10-08 21:28:44
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emily.eck8
Emily Eck :
I use phrases in meetings like “I think you’re trying to put the foundation on before the primer” or “it’s your choice, but I think you’ll regret not skin prepping.” If there’s women in the room the obviously get it. But no man does. I HATE sports metaphors.
2026-10-08 21:47:40
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cheeky65
Oops.the.Daizys :
Love all of these - a personal favourite I'm having fun with recently is "what is the problem we are trying to solve?" sooo telling.
2026-10-08 10:12:44
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sarahedmonton
sarah :
this would get you fired are u kidding
2026-10-19 17:31:07
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tonysopranoshorse
tonysopranoshorse :
“more than happy to put together the info in a way that’s easier for you to comprehend?” + (if u wanna double down) “because you’re the only member of staff who seems to need further support, I will create something personalised to your needs rather than hold a meeting - happy to keep this between us so you don’t feel like the odd one out 🥹”
2026-10-08 13:41:03
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lizzyzpage0
Lizzy :
Defensively asking questions validates their unearned authority. You don’t need to respond to difficult men.
2026-10-08 15:45:39
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mikoism
Miko :
In my next life I need to be in a matriarchy. If that means I come back as an elephant, fine
2026-10-08 21:03:20
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annabellemcx
Annabelle :
“What did you mean by that, can you explain? 😃”
2026-10-08 10:46:41
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oneofuscannotbewrong
OneofUsCannotBeWrong 🇨🇦 :
My fave is “what part of what I said was confusing to you?” Or “what part of what I shared do you need my help to understand?”
2026-10-08 13:19:22
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unmitigated.disaster
CJ :
“What’s your alternative” is my go to favorite. If you do it in front of a bunch of other men they’ll all stop challenging you.
2026-10-08 17:57:59
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terrawerks
user91341943496022 :
this except not include the word "sorry" at any point. ive observed that word triggers something in their brain solidifying your fault in the matter. We need flash cards of these!
2026-10-08 19:21:43
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rianatengahue
Riana Te Ngahue :
“You seem to be struggling with this matter more than everyone else, perhaps we can set aside some time for me to take you through it directly rather than holding everyone else up”
2026-10-09 11:11:28
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macgamble
GMG :
When you start career/life coaching, I’m your first client. You’re excellent.
2026-10-08 11:19:11
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marivelassc
marivelassc :
Can you please tell me what to do about a male coworker who just rambles ON, talks all the time, barely does work and only talks about his kids? Plus he piggybacks on what I do and gets all the credit
2026-10-08 22:12:53
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adkorley
Amara Korley :
Using this for dating rn
2026-10-08 15:52:34
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plebony
Plebony :
I love using all of these techniques, especially in a group class setting where certain individuals are trying to dictate and interrupt my class. Watching the other attendees clock my approach, enjoy the show and compliment how I handled it afterwards is immediately satisfying 😂
2026-10-08 08:43:18
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nyxenactive_dakota
NyxenActive_Dakota :
This is what I needed on my feed this week! I’ll be using these tomorrow!
2026-10-08 11:05:38
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anya.schuka
Anya✨ :
You 👏 are 👏 doing 👏 good 👏 work 👏
2026-10-08 16:40:51
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harmonyhutton
harmonyhutton :
I was the only woman in an all men in a corporate environment… never again
2026-10-08 13:53:00
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ric_roc
R :
do you have any videos re working with difficult women?? thank you
2026-10-08 09:59:18
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nesryn247
Nesryn247🎀 :
I've never had the questioning problem as much as I have had the unreasonable demands problem... and I have two ways of dealing with it... 1. "I'm actually unsure if that fits within my scope, but I will double check that and let you know before I proceed." 2. I can get it done fast, or i can get it done well... which standard would you prefer in this situation?" 🤣🤣
2026-10-08 20:44:51
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solacesoulless
SolaceSoulless :
Thank you for sharing this. I didn’t realize this is what was happening to me with a male leader at work. Some of these wouldn’t fly in my workplace but a few are excellent. I’d need to soften a lot of them though
2026-10-08 17:32:58
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daronthetok
Instadar :
The smile works because it takes away their ability to crazymake you
2026-10-08 22:38:31
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lalalalisalala
lalalalisalala ⋆♡⋆✿ :
I’m not going to act dumb or play these games with men at work. I would just say we will take this offline and I will catch up with him separately to go into the detail and carry on with whatever I was presenting.
2026-10-08 11:15:08
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