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Video: A Story About Obnoxious Aggression

Obnoxious Aggression can feel like a harsh label. But does this statement sound like something you might say?

I will assert for the record that I am not a jerk. But I do sometimes behave like one.

 

With the chaos and stress of work, it can sometimes be hard to take a step back and make sure we're showing we Care Personally. We all make mistakes, but it doesn't mean we're bad people.

In this video, Kim tells a story about a time when she behaved with Obnoxious Aggression early in her time at Google. She explains how she knew that her behavior was Obnoxiously Aggressive and how she came to behave that way. Take a look:

https://youtu.be/WOSJ8eebrnU

 

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