How do I deal with this 'gatekeeper' when I'm in promotion series?

How do I deal with this 'gatekeeper' when I'm in promotion series? - Macbook Pro on Brown Wooden Table

I've read about them on some forums (people who will intentionally lose the game just because they don't want you to go to upper tier) and it's really annoying because I've encountered them several times.

One can be the most optimist player could be but when the trolling starts, I just don't know how to deal with it.

Is there any remedy for this?






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How do you deal with a gatekeeper at work?

9 Strategies to Get Past the Gatekeeper
  • Treat the gatekeeper with respect. Most gatekeepers are highly respected within the firm. ...
  • Keep your cool. ...
  • Speak with confidence. ...
  • Be friendly. ...
  • Use the executive's first name. ...
  • Be honest. ...
  • Don't sell to the gatekeeper. ...
  • Ask to leave a voicemail.


  • What is a gatekeeper personality?

    A gatekeeper is a person who controls access to something, for example via a city gate or bouncer, or more abstractly, controls who is granted access to a category or status. Gatekeepers assess who is "in or out," in the classic words of management scholar Kurt Lewin.

    How do you stop gatekeeping?

    This can be accomplished in several ways:
  • Call Early or Late. The boss tends to be in the office earlier than the gatekeeper and stays later.
  • Leverage Social Media. Few people allow their gatekeeper to have access to their social inboxes. ...
  • Meet Them in Person. ...
  • Send an Email. ...
  • Send a Hand Written Note.


  • What role is performed by the gatekeeper?

    In business, a gatekeeper is exactly what it sounds like: someone standing at an entry point to prevent unwanted traffic from coming through. It's the person responsible for deciding who can get through to the decision-maker, with the goal of preventing interruption from bothersome visitors and callers.



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