Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn
Question: As the lead for our department, I have to make hard calls in terms of who gets leave and … Continue reading Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn
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Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are
After months of talent wars triggered by the great resignation, the job market has again shifted, with business growth slowing … Continue reading Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are
Working for an Alcoholic Boss & Expecting to Be Fired Tomorrow
Question: I expect to be fired tomorrow. I work for a small company owned by a man and wife. They’re … Continue reading Working for an Alcoholic Boss & Expecting to Be Fired Tomorrow
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
If You Want Your Business to Live, Consider This–And Get Your Father On Board
Question I grew up working in our family’s business under my dad’s mentorship. I’ve learned a lot from him and … Continue reading If You Want Your Business to Live, Consider This–And Get Your Father On Board
If An Expected Question Throws You, How You Can Recover and Get Back In the Game
This question came into our Ask A Coach feature. The writer told this story. I really wanted this job. The … Continue reading If An Expected Question Throws You, How You Can Recover and Get Back In the Game
Handling An Attack By A Resentful Coworker Who Expected the Promotion I Got
Question: When our general manager promoted me to lead our department, I felt stunned, but excited. I’m a hard worker … Continue reading Handling An Attack By A Resentful Coworker Who Expected the Promotion I Got
When A Toxic Leader Destroys Your Organization: You Have 1 Chance
Question: I left my job, one that was very important to me, and ultimately left the state, because I worked … Continue reading When A Toxic Leader Destroys Your Organization: You Have 1 Chance
Navigating Conflict: Tools for Difficult Conversations
Excited to announce this 41K word book will be out this fall. Please let me know if you want to … Continue reading Navigating Conflict: Tools for Difficult Conversations
Quitter’s Remorse: I need to admit the truth
The true story “I need to admit the truth,” the caller said. “I quit a perfectly good job and landed … Continue reading Quitter’s Remorse: I need to admit the truth