The Semi-retirement Option
Question: I turn 65 in September. I have a small savings account, a few investments and have done the math. … Continue reading The Semi-retirement Option
Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Employees care deeply about abortion; gun control; immigration; the uptick in crime; the homeless situation in Anchorage, climate change, and … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Special Free Access to the Managing for Accountability App
We’ve completed the Managing for Accountability App through Praxie. I’m inviting blog readers to request the 15 free apps. Praxie … Continue reading Special Free Access to the Managing for Accountability App
Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Question: I threaten my supervisor. It’s not my fault, but it may cost me my job. Things were going well … Continue reading Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Delivering Bad News to Those Who Deserve It
“It’s not the difficult conversations that bite you the hardest,” I told the manager. “It’s the ones you put off … Continue reading Delivering Bad News to Those Who Deserve It
Noncompete Agreements: I signed one; can I break it?
Noncompete Blues Question: I was so stoked when the premier firm in my area of professional services hired me that … Continue reading Noncompete Agreements: I signed one; can I break it?
The Dreaded Workplace Birthday “Celebration”
Note: this question came into the “ask a coach” section. Question: How do I get my coworkers to stop celebrating … Continue reading The Dreaded Workplace Birthday “Celebration”
When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Question: I’m up against a brick wall. As the HR manager, I report to the COO of our company. Like … Continue reading When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die
Question: The employer I work for, the branch office for a large, national corporation, is considered “the best” in our … Continue reading Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die
Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
Question: When I quit my job, my former employer bought my silence. They paid me ten thousand dollars to not … Continue reading Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies