In an aggressive environment there’s an aggressive equilibrium.

I feel uncomfortable because some of the participants cannot voice their ideas. My sympathy is immediately with the one that cannot or would not be part of this equilibrium.

I feel uncomfortable because I want to make sure I listen to others and respond in a constructive way. Sometimes I am drawn to the aggressive equilibrium. I might regret my style afterwards.

While I want to be part of the solution, many times I choose to avoid these situations.

Being strong is not being aggressive. It’s standing for what you think is right.

Change the aggressive equilibrium.