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Category: Office politics

Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?
Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth

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?

Outing Your Manager: When You Work for a Clueless Manager who Doesn’t “Get It”
Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

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
Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Bullying, Coaching, Management/supervision, Office politics, Personal growth, Uncategorized

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
Bullying, Coaching, Office politics

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
Bullying, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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?
Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

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
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Uncategorized

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?
Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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?

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