Especially not if they're a narcissist or some other label on the Cluster B spectrum.
Some people are inherently toxic. You should not assume good will, because they're motivated by antagonism and hierarchy, not a genuine need to solve problems together.
Worse, they're incapable of empathy. And they gravitate to positions of power. So the higher you go, the more likely you are to meet them.
Obviously it's wildly and unhelpfully wrong to suggest everyone you have friction with is like this.
But it's also unrealistic to ignore the existence of a personality type that can be incredibly destructive, professionally and personally.
Some people are inherently toxic. You should not assume good will, because they're motivated by antagonism and hierarchy, not a genuine need to solve problems together.
Worse, they're incapable of empathy. And they gravitate to positions of power. So the higher you go, the more likely you are to meet them.
Obviously it's wildly and unhelpfully wrong to suggest everyone you have friction with is like this.
But it's also unrealistic to ignore the existence of a personality type that can be incredibly destructive, professionally and personally.