Dear Colleague,

I am writing you to bring it to your attention that you're not always right. And you know what? That's okay. There is nothing wrong with being in a situation where you just don't know. Or even being wrong. And there is no need to try and show your superior knowledge over a particular area all. the. time. No need.

See, you're smart, and you're funny, and you're a nice person. You're even good to hang out with, away from this place. However, your constant need to put yourself in charge and to make yourself the expert is getting tired and old. When it moves into the realm of putting down colleagues for the sake of building yourself up, it becomes insecure.

I try very carefully to ensure we're on the same page. To make sure we share knowledge. However, there is no need to turn down my meeting requests, simply because you wanted to set up the meeting yourself and control the invitations, etc. When you schedule it, at the same time and place as I did after declining the meeting earlier - well, your motives become clear. You have to be in charge. And only you.

We're peers already - we are equals.

I just point out these things to let you know that it's just not necessary. Get along - not everything is a fight. There's no need, and most of us don't have the energy.

Peace out,
DMD