Smoking Gun: can I ignore it?
Question: My wife and I run a small business. We’ve recently had a lot of turnover. We’ve been able to … Continue reading Smoking Gun: can I ignore it?
Category: Office politics
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?
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
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
Attacked by a Workplace Cyberbully: Actions to Take ASAP
When the first vicious text came, “Janet” deleted it. When a second and third followed, she texted back, “You’ve got … Continue reading Attacked by a Workplace Cyberbully: Actions to Take ASAP
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
Absentee Manager Leaves Employees Hanging
Question: I work for an organization that provides a wide variety of counseling services to people in need in rural … Continue reading Absentee Manager Leaves Employees Hanging
Former Manager Says “Fire Them All”; Separating Fact from Fiction
Question: My first act as the new manager of a nine-member team was to pull together a team meeting. What … Continue reading Former Manager Says “Fire Them All”; Separating Fact from Fiction
Operations Manager Rules By Intimidation
Question: Our CEO just hired a new operations manager. To call “Paula” blunt is to sugar-coat what she does. She … Continue reading Operations Manager Rules By Intimidation
Snappy Comebacks WHEN You Need Them
The snappy comeback you wish you’d had when “Jim” sniped at you in the meeting, and you sat frozen and … Continue reading Snappy Comebacks WHEN You Need Them