Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Question: I’m a new supervisor and one of my employees threw me under the bus even though I’ve repeatedly helped … Continue reading Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Category: Coaching & counseling
We Don’t Want to Quit Over Our Manager’s Gross Habit, Can You Help?
Question: If it wasn’t so petty and disgusting, this would be funny. Our small company has one restroom. A lock … Continue reading We Don’t Want to Quit Over Our Manager’s Gross Habit, Can You Help?
Taking Suicide Down From 44% Times National Average to Zero
The year was 1971. The suicide rate in Nome, Alaska was forty-four times national average. The most at risk were … Continue reading Taking Suicide Down From 44% Times National Average to Zero
Offer Letter Blues
Question: I started a small business last year and am about to hire my first employee. I interviewed several candidates … Continue reading Offer Letter Blues
I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight
Question: I’m losing a battle I don’t want to fight. The problem recently erupted, but has simmered for three months, … Continue reading I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight
What Do I Do If My Boss is a Functional Alcoholic?
Question: I work for a small, growing company run by a charismatic CEO. He gets more done in a day … Continue reading What Do I Do If My Boss is a Functional Alcoholic?
I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance. What Do I Do?
Question: I’m a senior professional in a large corporation. My success depends on my ability to interact well with the … Continue reading I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance. What Do I Do?
Am I Too Old To Start My Own Business?
Question: I’m nearly sixty. I’ve dreamed of starting my own business ever since I was five. I’ve recently gotten … Continue reading Am I Too Old To Start My Own Business?
How To Be Up Front About A Personal Crisis
Question: I’ve only been with my new company for six months and I like to keep my personal life private. … Continue reading How To Be Up Front About A Personal Crisis
How To Deal With Co-workers Who Develop Bad Habits
Question: After a coworker let me know that another coworker had a domestic violence restraining order filed against him, I … Continue reading How To Deal With Co-workers Who Develop Bad Habits