When the Workplace Sniper Won’t Let Up
Your coworker snipes all day long, making you feel you’re experiencing the workplace equivalent of waterboarding. Here’s what Pia wrote … Continue reading When the Workplace Sniper Won’t Let Up
Category: Bullying
Attacked by a Workplace Cyberbully: Actions to Take ASAP
When the first vicious text came, “Janet” deleted it. When a second and third followed, she texted back, “You’ve got … Continue reading Attacked by a Workplace Cyberbully: Actions to Take ASAP
Bullying and real and/or perceived retaliation compromises a community’s vision
Here’s where I’ve been for the last month, a reporter wrote a balanced story: here’s her story: CEO terminated at … Continue reading Bullying and real and/or perceived retaliation compromises a community’s vision
5 Steps for Addressing Workplace Bullying
The stories are out there and have been for years. A salesman won a $2 million award against Microsoft, after … Continue reading 5 Steps for Addressing Workplace Bullying
How Not to Hire a Narcissist
Paula looked great on paper. She had an MBA and had held two department manager jobs, both with prestigious companies. … Continue reading How Not to Hire a Narcissist
The Past Hangs On: the baggage that compromises your career/life
Question: After three years of working for a controlling tyrant, I quit. I got a great new job. I’m afraid … Continue reading The Past Hangs On: the baggage that compromises your career/life
Up Against a Workplace Street Fighter: 7 Traps to Avoid
This question came in from the Ask A Coach portal. Do you face a street fighter at work? Street fighters … Continue reading Up Against a Workplace Street Fighter: 7 Traps to Avoid
Operations Manager Rules By Intimidation
Question: Our CEO just hired a new operations manager. To call “Paula” blunt is to sugar-coat what she does. She … Continue reading Operations Manager Rules By Intimidation
Snappy Comebacks WHEN You Need Them
The snappy comeback you wish you’d had when “Jim” sniped at you in the meeting, and you sat frozen and … Continue reading Snappy Comebacks WHEN You Need Them
Former CEO Arrested; I Thought That Freed Me
Question: When the FBI arrested the CEO of my company and the company closed, I didn’t mind losing my job. … Continue reading Former CEO Arrested; I Thought That Freed Me