3 Bully Tricks & How To Evade Them
Bullies play tricks and wield weapons so they can dominate and win. If you’ve been on the wrong end of … Continue reading 3 Bully Tricks & How To Evade Them
Category: Coaching & counseling
Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me
Question: I recently landed a dream job managing a department for a strong, growing company. On my first day, I … Continue reading Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me
A Performance Improvement Plan Means Your Manager Plans to Fire You, Right?
Question: I’m been ordered to call you. Nothing personal against you, but I’m not having any. For the last year, … Continue reading A Performance Improvement Plan Means Your Manager Plans to Fire You, Right?
My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?
Question: After my boss made a presentation to staff that fell flat, he came into my office, closed the door, … Continue reading My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?
The Workplace Jerk
You’ve met him. The coworker with an attitude. Who mutters nasty comments under his breath and takes pleasure in being … Continue reading The Workplace Jerk
Bad References Haunt You: 2 Steps You Can Take Right Now
Question: Our company isn’t doing well, and my current employer needs to lay me off. I’m on good terms with … Continue reading Bad References Haunt You: 2 Steps You Can Take Right Now
Own Jealousy Before It Owns You: strategies when jealousy bites (hard)
You appreciate Josh. Or, at least you did until last week. It still stings that he upstaged you when you … Continue reading Own Jealousy Before It Owns You: strategies when jealousy bites (hard)
Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Question: I work in sales and COVID-19 has knocked our business to its knees. I fear being laid off and … Continue reading Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes
Question: What rights do I have when my employer’s receptionist repeatedly invades my privacy by opening my personal mail? I … Continue reading Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes
When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power
Question: Soon after I started a job as an HR generalist, my new peers came to me saying, “I don’t … Continue reading When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power