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Don’t Be Domineering
A domineering person is one who always wants to be in charge.
Consider some of the synonyms for domineering: authoritarian, dictatorial, overbearing, autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, bullying, high-handed, tyrannical.
Assignment
For thoughts on how to be less domineering, take a look at Idea 70.
Whoa! Do you like that kind of person? Do you like hanging out with someone who is domineering, bossy, and bullying? I doubt it. So don’t do it yourself.
Instead, be open to consultation, discussion, and group exploration. Allow others to express their thoughts and opinions. And listen.
Epilogue
Domineering personalities tend not to have positive relationships with others.

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