How would you address an insecure personality at work?

Anonymous

October 16,2023 at 1:50AM UTC

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How would you address an insecure personality at work? Either from a manager, or a co-worker.

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AnonymousOctober 16,2023 at 3:00PM UTC
It's hard to say without more information beyond being as supportive as possible. Before you jump down a rabbit hole, if you're trying to "fix" something, it is their issue to address, not yours, unless that's your job (i.e., their therapist).
AnonymousOctober 16,2023 at 6:27PM UTC
Are you the one with the insecurities? If not then I would just go about my day, without more information this is a hard post to give advice on.
Elizabyth HarringtonOctober 17,2023 at 12:28PM UTC
Be kind. Understand they are coming from a place of fear and try to alleviate their fear, if you can. It may not change their outlook, but it’s the best you can do.
Jo JoOctober 17,2023 at 1:17PM UTC
No that never works
AnonymousOctober 17,2023 at 4:30PM UTC
Ask what you can do to help them, and support their work product and growth. We all need that from time to time and kindness matters!
AnonymousOctober 19,2023 at 12:35PM UTC
Only if this person is helping you as well. Some insecure people tend to belittle and make you look bad so that they don’t. It’s truly a terrible situation to be in.