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Category: Conflict & communications

5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth

5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully

Bullies watch you for tells to see if you’ll be an easy target. They hope you’ll make a mistake so … Continue reading 5 Statements Never to Make to a Bully

Negotiating a Raise with a Manager You Don’t Trust
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Professional growth

Negotiating a Raise with a Manager You Don’t Trust

Question: I want a raise and better benefits. I know if I job hunt, I’ll find an employer who’ll pay … Continue reading Negotiating a Raise with a Manager You Don’t Trust

Is It Time You Acted?
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Is It Time You Acted?

Question: Last week, two employees who work for another supervisor came to me for help. Their supervisor, “Mitch,” has a … Continue reading Is It Time You Acted?

Handling Employee One-Uppers and Hotheads
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Handling Employee One-Uppers and Hotheads

Question: “Eric” loves one-upping other employees in meetings. While he sometimes does this to me, by loudly posing contrary opinions, … Continue reading Handling Employee One-Uppers and Hotheads

Love your job but hate your boss?
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

Love your job but hate your boss?

Question: I love my job but hate working for an arrogant, self-centered boss. He thinks because everyone immediately does what … Continue reading Love your job but hate your boss?

Workplace Quicksand: Don’t Step Into It
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Workplace Quicksand: Don’t Step Into It

We don’t always understand why we react to some people, nor they to us. Or why otherwise talented employees and … Continue reading Workplace Quicksand: Don’t Step Into It

Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend

Question: When I started with my current company, I met and bonded with a coworker. We were hired at the … Continue reading Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend

Telling Your Bosses They’re the Reason Employees Quit
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Professional growth

Telling Your Bosses They’re the Reason Employees Quit

Question: How do I tell our managing partner that he and the other partners are the main reason employees quit? … Continue reading Telling Your Bosses They’re the Reason Employees Quit

Nuke Fear: An Extra Christmas Gift You Owe Yourself
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth

Nuke Fear: An Extra Christmas Gift You Owe Yourself

Perhaps fear has been a slithering snake whispering “danger” in your ear. Possibly fear has stopped you from swallowing words … Continue reading Nuke Fear: An Extra Christmas Gift You Owe Yourself

Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart
Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart

Question: I knew I might regret telling my manager the truth. I just didn’t know how much. The problem is … Continue reading Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart

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