May 4 2008 Dr. Jobs
Career Clinic
Q MY boss told me I need to toughen up if I want to progress but I don't want to compromise my principles. - Anne, Linlithgow.
A YOUR boss feels you need to assert yourself more. You can do this without compromising your principles. There's a difference between not letting people walk all over you and turning into a monster. Be confident - but keep doing the right thing by yourself.