
Perhaps she put her own reputation on the line, and defended your actions to a senior manager or a customer. Or, maybe she took responsibility for your mistake herself, or defended you from unjust criticism.
If you have experienced this, it probably made a very deep impression on you, and strengthened the relationship you had with that person.
What if this is reversed? Do you feel comfortable standing up for your own people in this way? And do you know when you should and shouldn't do this?
In this article, we'll look at how to defend people appropriately. We'll look at why you should; explore when you shouldn't; and think about how you can stand your ground diplomatically and effectively, without damaging your reputation.