In career transitions, the basic assumptions that typically prove most resistant to change concern our emotional relationships with institutions, our benchmarks for success, and our preconceived notions about viable work arrangements.
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Not surprisingly, mandated change and mandated how trigger fear and resistance.
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Fear of failure can be paralyzing. People who are terrified to make mistakes, fail, or look bad are prone to the path of least resistance.
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Don’t try to change your boss. Don’t resist who he is. Study his preferences and conform to them whenever possible.