EP253: Are You Passive-Aggressive?

<p>On this episode of The Wednesday Call podcast, Andy Albright offers up eight easy examples to help you be less passive-aggressive.</p> <p class="p1">"Although I express myself with some degree of pleasantry, the purpose of my words is entirely serious."</p> <p class="p1">-- Robert Louis Stevenson; most noted for writing Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</p> <p class="p1">Example of the above quote from Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights:</p> <p class="p1">"With all due respect, and remember I'm saying with all due respect, that idea ain't worth a velvet painting of a whale and dolphin getting ready to get it on."</p> <p class="p1">What is Passive-Aggressive Behavior?</p> <p class="p1">Expressing negative feelings subtly instead of handling them directly.</p> <p class="p1">For example: A person with passive-aggressive behavior may oppose the plan, but instead of voicing their actual opinion, they practice indirect resistance (agreeing but taking no action) and avoidance (procrastinating and pouting).</p> <p class="p1">You might be Passive-Aggressive if:</p> <p class="p1">• You frequently criticize and protest the established system.</p> <p class="p1">• You are constantly sarcastic with backhanded compliments.</p> <p class="p1">You might be Passive-Aggressive if:</p> <p class="p2">• You intentionally forget and purposefully perform tasks inefficiently.</p> <p class="p2">• You are cynical and stubborn while performing mundane tasks.</p> <p class="p1">You might be Passive-Aggressive if:</p> <p class="p1">• You blame others and play the victim.</p> <p class="p1">• You display resentment over perceived unfair practices and delay "Doing the Do" with requests.</p> <p class="p1">You might be Passive-Aggressive if:</p> <p class="p1">• You fear competition and downplay leaderboards.</p> <p class="p1">• You have bitterness and hostility toward curve busters.</p> <p><a href= "http://www.AndyAlbright.com">www.AndyAlbright.com</a></p> <p>@AndySAlbright</p> <p><a href="http://www.NAALeads.com">www.NAALe