Em Rezkalla, a career coach, has gained attention for her advice on being 'professionally mean' at work, which encourages professionals to be assertive and set boundaries. Her TikTok video has amassed 2.8 million views, suggesting that many people resonate with the need for a more straightforward approach in the workplace. Rezkalla emphasizes that what is often perceived as meanness, particularly among women, is simply about articulating needs and providing direct feedback to colleagues. This approach aims to foster a more efficient and productive work environment by encouraging open communication and accountability.
When I say mean, I mean assertive, direct, opinionated. You need to be meaner at work this year because you, my friend, were way too nice this year.
The definition that people use for mean at work, especially women, is not actually mean. This is about setting clear boundaries and being assertive.
If you want a colleague to change their behavior to improve their work, tell them. It’s important to be direct instead of overly accommodating.
Women can question themselves when they become more assertive, which is why getting to the root of any problems is key.
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