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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
Business, Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, National events & politics

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
Accountability, Business, Leadership, Management/supervision

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
Career, Office politics, Professional growth

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
Business, Discipline, Management/supervision

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?
Business, Legal aspects of management

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”
Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth

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
Accountability, Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

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
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

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
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Professional growth

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

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