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Career Management: 8 Tips for Disagreeing with the Boss

Copyright (c) 2011 Disagreeing with other people, without taking a body count or courting disaster, is something most people try to avoid as much as possible. Nevertheless, we recognize that we can't always agree with everything that comes our way - even if it comes from the boss. Many of us think that disagreement with the boss is one of those career-limiting moves to be avoided as all costs. Think again. Most managers want to think they've hired brilliant people who can think and act well on the company's behalf. That includes not letting them or anyone else drive off a metaphorical cliff. That means you are being paid to use your brain AND mouth. The diversity that takes place in the workplace isn't just about race or religion; it's about ideas, perspectives and insight. If you are truly engaging in what is taking place at work, it's not possible to agree with the boss 100% of the time. You can disagree with the boss and make that disagreeme...