How do you deal with a control freak?

I use to work with a guy just like this. We didn't get along at all. I knew my job and him trying to manipulate me cause a lot of friction between up. If he tried to get to do something I knew was wrong, I would laugh in his face and walk off. He had small group of follower. They were the ones who needed a leader and didn't know the difference between right and wrong. Best Wishes!

Control freaks?? Yes, they are great. Love them all. One thing you must realize. A control freak will never be happy. They will never ever be able to get it all under control. When around them, I simply ask questions directed to the point. Have you got it all under control yet???? Is it really worth all that effort fighting for control? Are you so sure of your ways that you never question them??? Couldn't someone else have a better idea??? Questions directed to the problem really makes them think. I find few hang around for long. Perhaps in time, they will see. I tend to not let anyone bother me. Since everyone has their own view in life, few will have our view. Even if I don't agree with you, I'll still like you. I never want to control anyone. however I will send a bit of influence your way.

Once i detect that a person isa control freak i have nothing to do with them.

There are many who like such people and in fact depend on them for advice however useless that advice might be. It takes all sorts to make this world and these type of people have a special groove 'the know alls'. But unfortunately they do not fit every where and annoy those around them you being one of them and specially those who truly know more. The best thing is to avoid them or learn to live with them if they cannot be avoided under certain circumstances.

hi, i hate those people who act like that,pretending they know it or knowledgeable about it,i dont want to listen with them or believe to them.

People like that are every wheres. I wonder what makes them like that. I have worked with people like this. They seem to think someone left them in charge. They think they know it all. The fact is they really must be insecure with themselves to treat others the way they do. Often times the know it all doesn't really know much of anything. They have a gift in making people do what they say. I really don't like being ordered to do things by someone who has no business telling me to do so.

Oh yeah i thnk i kow a few that tends to be such. A control freak or a control freak in the making. I always want a perfect result for my work, etc... But i never tried to contro anyone... So whenever i encounter one i would not mi dthem at all. I get them out of my system and i do not let such people take. Control over me by not subjecting myself to follow every instructio s they gave,etc. Im sure control freaks will almost always go for those who accepts their controlling nature.

These people are usually insecure very deep down. They are like bullies. Ignore them, avoid them or tell them where to get off, whichever is appropriate.

Yes, control freaks are among THE most annoying sorts around. I've found that the best thing to do is avoid them if at all possible, & if not, just try to ignore them. When you do that, they might go apoplectic, but then, if they have a heart attack, well, that's just the price of admission they pay for being a control freak, y'know? Maggiepie "He that uses many words for explaining any subject, doth, like the cuttlefish, hide himself for the most part in his own ink." ~ John Ray, naturalist (1627-1705)

I don't deal with them very well. I think that everyone is entitled to a say without being ridiculed and those control freaks don't like that. I usually react at first by ignoring them and moving on, if that doesn't work and they insist on me as a focus for their control...well..I usually react in a manner that shows there is none where I am concerned. It might be something I say..or it might be a flat out defiance to something they have demanded. Either way, it is quickly understood that I have my opinion and I don't wish to be controlled.

For me not that;s the reason i would get out in my mother in law living because everything you done is not good in you because if you are not to control by yourself in here then you get bad.

those our the kind of people that drive me crazy my friends husband is like that and he will not even let her order what she want's to eat he does it for her he has let her go out with the girls one time and he kept her on the phone the whole time i ask her why she lets him do things like that to her and she said that was how he showed his love for her i am really thinking that there is phycial abuse going on

No I could not deal with it at all. I would try to explain my reasoning behind how I find it to be difficult for me to deal with it. However if the person is insistent I basically distance myself from them completely and let them to try and control themselves on their own. To me to a sense it is a lack of respect for anyone to think that their way is the right way always. I don't see anything wrong with suggestions but I certainly do not appreciate being bossed and or told what to do.

Hi, The type of human being you mentioned, they're everywhere, epsecially in a corporate environment whereby the ladders are getting stiffer as you climb along with the others. There are smart a$$es and fools in those places but can't forget those good people who stranded in their doings as well. Either you play along or not, you still need to secure your job. Mostly, the good ones suffer most. But, God is NOT blind. He will reward you greatly in many other millions of ways. Do I like them? hehehe..hell no...but sometimes, it's nice to watch though. Do I feel most comfortable being under control? Isn't that sounds like living in prison???? hahahah.

Ok, so you are already one up on this person! You know what he is and have a good idea what he will do even before he does it. Instead of being annoyed, you can see the humor. Enjoy the opportunity, and let this guy be a source of entertainment. When he tried to program you, make a joke out of it, and turn it into something funny. He can only program you if you allow him to do so.

Of course, these people are everywhere. Usually they get into positions of authority, they speak force fully and with volume. Always wanting to be in control, and always "Dressing for Success". Do I like them, sometimes, they really tend to get things done when they need doing. But, then, I have learned how to use their attitude to my advantage. I do not feel too comfortable being under control, but it is necessary sometimes in life. Now for these people, called reds in some circles. Look up Jerry D'rhino Clark for further clarification of the Colours. The Technique here, is to motivate a person like this to do something you want them to do, it is called "Fluff, Fluff, Slam" or "Compliment, Compliment, Challenge" and you can tell them about it upfront and then use it later, because of the way they are, it almost always works. So, you give them a compliment, or fluff their ego, and you do that again, and then you challenge them, a good example would be, say you had one of these people in your sales group. You would say, Tony is doing a bang up job, Tony has the most growth in the room, Tony is a real leader, but I don't ever think Tony will hit 100000 in sales in a month, and then watch them perform. Sincerely and With Appreciation.

Control freaks are everywher. I don´t like them and I have learned not to mind them. It takes some self discipline to smile as if you are agreeing and do what you want. I have noticed that you cannot talk or discuss any subject with them so it´s no use trying to explain your point of view. They always know the truth

No, I won't be comfortable under those people. I had seen these people all the time, and they want to be your boss at all cost. That is the kind of people I always want to stay away from. At work, and home, and everywhere I have seen these people. So, all you have to do just ignore them.

Yeah I pretty much do not like control freaks because they always think that they could control everything and they always want things done a certain way and since nobody else well speak up the control freak will pretty much get his or her way. I guess the best way to deal with a person like this is to one tryto suggest another way because everybodys opinion counts not just one persons. If that doesn't work than just ignore the control freak because I know that it really is hard to deal with people that are like that.Good luck.

When i see one of that time, i distance myself. I don't want to be controlled by anyone , because i myself knows of how things will be done. If and ever the time comes, when i am at a loss of doing something the, i will ask the help of other people, but not that control freak.