How do I get our male president to treat me with respect?
I’m CMO of a company. Our President is a typical Southern dude. Mid-50s, any time he talks about women it’s focused on looks, even within the company (not lewd, but definitely unnecessary).
I should also add that this guy has said I didn’t do or day things that I did do/say, has thrown me under the bus in front of major client clients (erroneously, which he never acknowledged even anger I had back up), and has done it again in front of the CEO. I’m now running around getting receipts to prove I didn’t fuck up and it looks…petty?
I don’t think he’s ill intentioned, he’s just kind of clueless. And personally, I def think he’s misogynistic but that “gentle southern” way, if that makes sense. Not hateful, but still harmful. )
I guess I’m looking for advice on how to:
- Be direct and confident without being misinterpreted as “angry” or “upset” (he embarrassed me in front of a VP by acting like I was upset when really I was being clear)
- Work with someone who doesn’t respect my experience
- Hold my ground in terms of my area of expertise when compared to ideas from him or others that aren’t, frankly, correct (while recognizing it’s his right to make those decisions. My job is to inform him.)
Thanks for any help!