<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[A Life in Libraries]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://cherylbecker.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[cbecker53]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://cherylbecker.wordpress.com/author/cbecker53/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Disagreeing Without Being&nbsp;Disagreeable]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>In libraries, as in other organizations, sometimes people disagree.  After all, we&#8217;re only human.  Sometimes, you even have to disagree with your boss.  Not easy.  Sometimes you might just &#8220;suck it up&#8221; and move on.  But sometimes (and I&#8217;m sure some of you know this from experience), that can lead to growing unhappiness and bitterness, and your work and health can suffer.</p>
<p>Sometimes, you do have to let your boss know.  The question is &#8220;how?&#8221;  As it happens, I have found the following posts that offer you some advice:</p>
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<li><a title="3 ways to disagree" href="http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/2013/12/27/3-ways-to-tactfully-disagree-with-your-boss/" target="_blank">3 Ways to Tactfully Disagree With Your Boss</a> (The Fast Track)</li>
<li><a title="how to disagree" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/10/07/how-to-disagree-with-your-boss-and-keep-your-job" target="_blank">How to Disagree With Your Boss and Keep Your Job</a> (US News)</li>
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