Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches
A coaching client collapsed into the chair across from my desk, her face telegraphing defeat. “I barely survived a lunch … Continue reading Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches
Category: Bullying
Surviving the Bully Supervisor When You’re a Nice Person
Question: I work for a supervisor who loves to take me apart. Last week, she invited me into her office … Continue reading Surviving the Bully Supervisor When You’re a Nice Person
Real-life writing
Those of you who read “If You Knew the True Story” in the “Writing from the Cabin” blog https://lynnecurryauthor.com/2023/08/22/if-you-knew-the-true-story/ know … Continue reading Real-life writing
The Out-of-Control Employee Bully
She came to work early, rarely took a full lunch break, and almost always worked past five p.m. Six of … Continue reading The Out-of-Control Employee Bully
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
Is It Time You Rose To The Challenge?
Question: I’m an easygoing, accommodating supervisor. Not only does it take a lot to upset me, but I hate conflict. … Continue reading Is It Time You Rose To The Challenge?
Ending a passive-aggressive sniper’s game
Question: When one of my coworkers comments on my projects, she prefaces her comments with “I don’t want to be … Continue reading Ending a passive-aggressive sniper’s game
Confronting Gaslighting: A True Story
In the end, what saved “Ella” was a friend’s love of old movies. Worried about what she heard in their … Continue reading Confronting Gaslighting: A True Story
Overcoming the Con and Losing Your Fear Baggage
Question: I made a huge mistake. I hired absolutely the wrong person, a manipulative con. He joined my company planning … Continue reading Overcoming the Con and Losing Your Fear Baggage
Betrayed by a Cut-throat Coworker; How Do I Make a Comeback?
Question: Others had told me “Paula” was cutthroat, but I hadn’t believed it until I became her prey of choice. … Continue reading Betrayed by a Cut-throat Coworker; How Do I Make a Comeback?