others surround them either to vindicate or to validate them. “You’re right—the organization was out to get you! Your company is a terrible place to work.” Or, “I agree—your boss is a jerk! You had every right to tell him off.” The problem is, this is invariably poor advice. We need to accept responsibility when the chips are down and be supported by our environments to help us get the results we seek. But unfortunately, these types of environments seem to be the exception—not the norm.
