Your reputation can be stolen without you ever leaving your desk.

A colleague never directly accused me of mistakes. Instead, they’d say things like, “Maybe I misunderstood, but…” Suddenly, my competence was on trial in every meeting without a single clear accusation.

4 Subtle Ways Coworkers Twist Reality Against You

A coworker keeps twisting your words until you’re always “explaining yourself.” Summarize in writing, lock down interpretations, and make records your shield. More strategies inside thethoughtlounge.com/product-page/s…

Boundaries aren’t just personal, they’re professional. If you don’t define what “done” looks like with a rigid coworker, they’ll keep revising forever. Outcome-focused clarity saves hours of hidden labor.