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Category: Office politics

Former Manager Says “Fire Them All”; Separating Fact from Fiction
Business, Conflict & communications, Management/supervision, Office politics, Team

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
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Bullying, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

Intimidator Strikes Out…because he can’t scare her
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Intimidator Strikes Out…because he can’t scare her

Question: Here’s what happened. I was walking down the hallway when one of our senior managers, “John,” yelled, “Carrie, come … Continue reading Intimidator Strikes Out…because he can’t scare her

When You Can’t Stand Your Boss
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

When You Can’t Stand Your Boss

Question: I like everything about my job, except my manager. I love my work and like my coworkers. I’m excited … Continue reading When You Can’t Stand Your Boss

Stopping a Coworker Who Makes Your Job a Living Hell
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Professional growth

Stopping a Coworker Who Makes Your Job a Living Hell

Question: I’m a single mom, low on the totem pole, and can’t afford to make any of the engineers who … Continue reading Stopping a Coworker Who Makes Your Job a Living Hell

Hate Office Politics? Have to Work Under Your Underqualified Former Coworker?
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Hate Office Politics? Have to Work Under Your Underqualified Former Coworker?

Question: I hate office politics. I’ve never wanted to play them. Now it’s costing me. My former co-worker, “Dee,” has … Continue reading Hate Office Politics? Have to Work Under Your Underqualified Former Coworker?

Racism in the Workplace
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Team

Racism in the Workplace

Question: As the only person of color in my workplace, going to work has become increasingly uncomfortable since the police … Continue reading Racism in the Workplace

Before You Reveal Your Boss Is a Tax Fraud, Consider This:
Business, Career, Legal aspects of management, Office politics, Professional growth

Before You Reveal Your Boss Is a Tax Fraud, Consider This:

Question: My employer keeps two sets of books. One makes it appear that she’s a small business owner, struggling to … Continue reading Before You Reveal Your Boss Is a Tax Fraud, Consider This:

Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, 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?

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