Hello
Looking for some advice on how to deal with that senior leader who is so off the current pace that they even call themselves a dinosaur? I am a HR lead and this week presented a new mental health initiative to the senior mgmt team. Unfortunately this was met by one leader with a jokey attitude and comments of “I’m a dinosaur I know but if it gets the snowflakes back to work then crack on I’d like to tel them to man up”
I’m not completely new to this viewpoint and thankfully it’s in the minority but I find it so frustrating and insulting to deal with. How would you combat? We don’t work in the same office so can’t really do a face to face conversation. I don’t think he means harm but just isn’t of the attitude that we should need to bother with these things (even though it was no cost!)
Would love to hear peoples thoughts and experiences thank you!
You aren't in a position to deal with this person. That has to come from above them. If they are a senior manager, there must be an even more senior manager, director, CEO or other executive who is in a position to take them aside and say:
"We value your experience, but saying stuff like that makes you look like you're an ignorant sexist. Oh, I'm sorry did I hurt your feelings? Take your own medicine and man the **** up, snowflake!"
You aren't in a position to deal with this person. That has to come from above them. If they are a senior manager, there must be an even more senior manager, director, CEO or other executive who is in a position to take them aside and say:
"We value your experience, but saying stuff like that makes you look like you're an ignorant sexist. Oh, I'm sorry did I hurt your feelings? Take your own medicine and man the **** up, snowflake!"
