After What He Did…Who Could Blame Me?
“After what he did,” she said. “Anyone would have reacted the way I did.” “It wasn’t my fault,” he said. … Continue reading After What He Did…Who Could Blame Me?
Category: Conflict & communications
When the Workplace Sniper Won’t Let Up
Your coworker snipes all day long, making you feel you’re experiencing the workplace equivalent of waterboarding. Here’s what Pia wrote … Continue reading When the Workplace Sniper Won’t Let Up
Today’s Supreme Court Ruling May Ultimately Impact You
Have you vented on social media? And wondered whether your employer, if it discovered your current/former posts, might fire you? … Continue reading Today’s Supreme Court Ruling May Ultimately Impact You
Emotional Hijacking
You got hijacked. Your breathing stopped. Your temperature skyrocketed. Your mind blanked. You’d planned to handle this discussion rationally, but … Continue reading Emotional Hijacking
Handling the Emotional Roller Coaster Some People & Situations Inspire
As soon as your nemesis enters the conference room, you feel your emotional temperature rising. Your breathing catches in your … Continue reading Handling the Emotional Roller Coaster Some People & Situations Inspire
Are You Prepared for a Shooting?
It’s not your imagination. There are more incidents of violence across our country than ever before. It doesn’t matter where … Continue reading Are You Prepared for a Shooting?
The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
When someone treats you poorly, do you address it? Or do you hesitate, fearing that if you bring the situation … Continue reading The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
Cut-throat Manager Suing Me for Torpedoing Her Career
Question: For years, I suffered bad treatment under a lying, calculating, manipulative manager. I wasn’t the one who blew the … Continue reading Cut-throat Manager Suing Me for Torpedoing Her Career
The Past Hangs On: the baggage that compromises your career/life
Question: After three years of working for a controlling tyrant, I quit. I got a great new job. I’m afraid … Continue reading The Past Hangs On: the baggage that compromises your career/life
Up Against a Workplace Street Fighter: 7 Traps to Avoid
This question came in from the Ask A Coach portal. Do you face a street fighter at work? Street fighters … Continue reading Up Against a Workplace Street Fighter: 7 Traps to Avoid