SheliaH (Indiana)
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Posts: 6,964
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(No, this isn't about firing up your pellet grill or firepit!)
This is about the type of gaslighting where people do things that result in you second-guessing yourself. It's ok and normal to have some doubt about decisions we may make as board members, but when board colleagues try to manipulate you this way, that's something else. This article was geared towards the workplace, but there's stuff that can hep if you're on a HOA board (which looks and feels like another type of workplace - and often not in a good way). Enjoy!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethically-speaking/202408/how-to-deal-with-gaslighting-from-your-boss
This is about the type of gaslighting where people do things that result in you second-guessing yourself. It's ok and normal to have some doubt about decisions we may make as board members, but when board colleagues try to manipulate you this way, that's something else. This article was geared towards the workplace, but there's stuff that can hep if you're on a HOA board (which looks and feels like another type of workplace - and often not in a good way). Enjoy!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethically-speaking/202408/how-to-deal-with-gaslighting-from-your-boss
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius