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If You Knew the True Story

When I was in my 20s, my fiancé died in a plane crash a few days before marriage. Not long … Continue reading If You Knew the True Story

The Blame Shifter
Accountability, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

The Blame Shifter

Question: I admit it. I snap at coworkers. And sometimes customers. Maybe once a week. Not a lot. Only when … Continue reading The Blame Shifter

Alcoholic Super-star
Drug & alcohol additction, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Alcoholic Super-star

Question: We couldn’t believe our luck when “Brad” started working for us. COVID had hit, and we’d had to furlough … Continue reading Alcoholic Super-star

Zoom Meetings a Train Wreck & Yikes, Breastfeeding?
Legal aspects of management, Remote work/Virtual

Zoom Meetings a Train Wreck & Yikes, Breastfeeding?

Question: Our department’s weekly Zoom meetings are a train wreck. One coworker’s kids pop their heads in front of the … Continue reading Zoom Meetings a Train Wreck & Yikes, Breastfeeding?

The Right Way to Apologize
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

The Right Way to Apologize

“I’m sorry you took it that way.” An apology? Not even close. The apologizer blames the hurt person for how … Continue reading The Right Way to Apologize

Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols
COVID-19, Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols

Question: Our company fired us last week. The stated reason: reorganization and “employment at will.” It was far more than … Continue reading Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols

Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away
Dr. Lynne Curry

Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away

I’m loving semi-retirement. Collie Zeke & I’ve walked 1344 miles in the last 336 days, allowing me to shed 13+ … Continue reading Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away

Virtual Job Interviews:   Employer Cautions
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual

Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions

A month ago, I interviewed an applicant—virtually.He wasn’t qualified. I didn’t follow-up with him after the interview because there wasn’t … Continue reading Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions

Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Remote work/Virtual

Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid

Question: We have a very messy situation we need to investigate involving twelve and possibly more employees at two remote … Continue reading Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid

Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?
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Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?

Question: When my company promoted me to supervisor, it thrilled me. I knew I’d be the supervisor I’d always wanted … Continue reading Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?

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