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Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are
Business, Career, Coaching, Professional growth

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
Career, Coaching, Drug & alcohol additction, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Personal growth

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
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Business, Coaching, Management/supervision

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
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth

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
Bullying, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Professional growth

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
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Dr. Lynne Curry, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Writing

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
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

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