How Do You Avoid Developing An Inferiority Complex?
• The corporate ladder can be strewn with hidden agendas Look carefully for any hidden agendas. Most frequently people who like intimidating others often do so to further their own ends. Keeping someone uninformed or less knowledgeable often helps strengthen the perpetrator’s sense of well-being at your expense. For example, someone who makes you feel inferior at work may perhaps have their eye on an upcoming promotion by strengthening their own position. They try to achieve this by making you feel inadequate and unsuitable for moving up the career ladder. Look beyond the here and now and try seeing the bigger picture. Awareness of such circumstances may well prepare you to avoid falling prey to the trap of believing that you’re not capable. • You are unique Be aware of criticism that involves circumstances that you cannot change. This may involve criticizing you for your genetic makeup, such as disabilities, sexual orientation, skin color, race, ethnic background, or any other aspect
