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Free Tips 
GenderSpeak Tips for the Workplace
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The Situation: Your boss gets irritated when you ask questions.
You are a vice president at a large corporation. Whenever the CEO, an ex-marine, assigns you a project, you want to understand the whys and wherefores so you can produce the outcome he wants. But when you launch into these questions, he angrily cuts you off and barks, "Look, I gave you the assignment. Just do it!"
The Solution:
The boss sees himself as the coach. In his mind he has given the ball to you, the player, and told you to run with it. But much to his amazement, you want to talk about the play, which sounds to him as if you are questioning his authority, even though you are not. He misses the real intent, which is your need to gain as complete an understanding as possible of this assignment in order to do a good job.
With this kind of boss, you would be wise to take the assignment, no questions asked, and start working on it. If you're really stumped, solicit input from co-workers and colleagues who have experience in this area. Once you have actually produced something, you can return to the boss for some "coaching".
Rule: Just do what you're told.
For more situation gender tips, read Smashing the Glass Ceiling, Tactics for Women Who Want to Win in Business.
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