Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?
Question: I work 80 hours a week in the field. I run a crew of ten to twenty men. The … Continue reading Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?
Category: Office politics
Outing Your Manager: When You Work for a Clueless Manager who Doesn’t “Get It”
Question: Our director doesn’t understand what the rest of us go through to keep up with our workload and serve … Continue reading Outing Your Manager: When You Work for a Clueless Manager who Doesn’t “Get It”
Framed by a Vengeful Coworker
Question: I’m being framed by a vengeful coworker who hit on me. I’m the newly hired dispatcher for a local … Continue reading Framed by a Vengeful Coworker
The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You
Unsuspecting supervisor falls into the drama triangle; employee exacts revenge. Continue reading The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You
Who Needs to Take Action When Your New Colleagues Make It Clear You Are Not Welcome
Question submitted to “Ask a Coach”: I started a new job six weeks ago. From day one, my three female … Continue reading Who Needs to Take Action When Your New Colleagues Make It Clear You Are Not Welcome
Drama Triangle Collision & Escape
The Drama Triangle in life When we go about our lives, particularly if we live active lives, we run into … Continue reading Drama Triangle Collision & Escape
How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?
Question: My co-worker, “Aly,” texts on her cellphone held under her desk, surfs the Internet, fakes going to the bathroom … Continue reading How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?
Dueling Managers Clash; Everyone Else Is Caught in the Cross-fire
Question: As Chief Operating Officer for our company, I oversee five managers. They’ll all talented and hardworking. Two, however, don’t … Continue reading Dueling Managers Clash; Everyone Else Is Caught in the Cross-fire
Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How
Question: I work for a subsidiary of a company headquartered in New York. I do a good job, but fear … Continue reading Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How
Does banter cross the line or does political correctness kill the fun?
Question: My supervisor and I have worked together for years and have a similar sense of humor. We play practical … Continue reading Does banter cross the line or does political correctness kill the fun?