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❓ When did you last let a provocation go unanswered?

Author: Dr. Michael Zeisig · First published: 18 September 2026

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❓ When did you last let a provocation go unanswered?

Sharp remarks in leadership meetings can mean many things: frustration, a power play or simply a provocation. What often matters is less why it happens – and more what you do with it.

Take the bait, and you can quickly lose sight of the issue. Stay calm, and you can bring it back to the table.

🙌 Hands up – it’s the weekend!
Every week, I end the working week with a question that could change your game.

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Sharp remarks in leadership meetings can mean many things: frustration, a power play or simply a provocation. What often matters is less why it happens – and more what you do with it.