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Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Gaslighting in the Workplace: Danger for the Unwary

When you discover your coworker led a pivotal meeting you didn’t attend—one to which he invited several key managers but … Continue reading Gaslighting in the Workplace: Danger for the Unwary

Outsmarting Manipulators
Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Outsmarting Manipulators

Outsmart Manipulators If you’re locked in a work relationship with a manipulative boss or coworkers who learn you’re an easy … Continue reading Outsmarting Manipulators

My Boss is an Alcoholic
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Professional growth

My Boss is an Alcoholic

Question: I took a huge pay cut two years ago to work for a small nonprofit. I wanted a less … Continue reading My Boss is an Alcoholic

Finally! It’s Launching.
Dr. Lynne Curry, Writing

Finally! It’s Launching.

Her Next Hero releases October 13th from Ten16 Press. I’d  love your creative wisdom on this “back of the book” … Continue reading Finally! It’s Launching.

Can Your Posts about the Israel/Hamas War Get You Fired?
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, National events & politics

Can Your Posts about the Israel/Hamas War Get You Fired?

Question: I got pulled into the HR manager’s office Friday, handed screenshots of my last three Facebook posts, and told … Continue reading Can Your Posts about the Israel/Hamas War Get You Fired?

Antisemitism? My Coworkers’ Cheers for Hamas Shocked Me
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, National events & politics

Antisemitism? My Coworkers’ Cheers for Hamas Shocked Me

Question: I walked out of a staff meeting Thursday, so upset I didn’t dare open my mouth to say anything. … Continue reading Antisemitism? My Coworkers’ Cheers for Hamas Shocked Me

Touchy Situation: Our GM has Memory Issues…Maybe Alzheimer’s?
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Touchy Situation: Our GM has Memory Issues…Maybe Alzheimer’s?

Continue reading Touchy Situation: Our GM has Memory Issues…Maybe Alzheimer’s?

Company Leaders Speak Out Against Hamas
Leadership, National events & politics

Company Leaders Speak Out Against Hamas

Your Tuesday post, https://workplacecoachblog.com/2023/10/the-israel-hamas-conflict-rocks-our-workplace/ went viral in our workplace. Several managers found copies of your article on their desks, accompanied … Continue reading Company Leaders Speak Out Against Hamas

The Israel/Hamas Conflict Rocks Our Workplace
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics

The Israel/Hamas Conflict Rocks Our Workplace

Question: I supervise a tight-knit team of professionals that work hard and play hard. To describe them as intense would … Continue reading The Israel/Hamas Conflict Rocks Our Workplace

Employee Works a 2nd Job and Works a Con on His Manager
Business, Management/supervision

Employee Works a 2nd Job and Works a Con on His Manager

Question:  I supervise a talented but difficult employee, whose performance has always been spotty but recently went downhill. Lately, “Scott” … Continue reading Employee Works a 2nd Job and Works a Con on His Manager

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