Being the nice guy, going along with everybody and everything rarely seems to work unless your are Mr. Smithers or some kind of brown-noser. Here are some instances where being the bad guy might work to your benefit,
Standing up for what you think is right for the company or team.
“This is one of the most difficult issues a person can face at work,” says Paul R. Damiano, president of Good Works Consulting. “The key is that you legitimately have to be concerned about the best interest of the company.”
“If the group finally does override you, be sure to vocalize your support for the final decision, otherwise, they may see you as subtly trying to sabotage or undermine the decision to prove you were right all along,” Damiano says.
Playing devil’s advocate
“For example, you could hold a Koosh ball, wear a certain hat or sit in a designated seat when playing the devil’s advocate,” he suggests. “Then when you separate yourself from the tangible object (pass the ball, remove the cap, take your normal seat) it will be easier for your colleagues to separate you from your role-playing opinions.”
Full article at MSN.com
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