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When you’re upset with another person, do you open your mouth and let your emotions erupt and words fly? If … Continue reading Opening Your Mouth & Letting Words Fly
Question: (This question came in through the “Ask a Coach” section of this blog.) My husband works for a state … Continue reading Disinvited: the only one not invited to the party
“Jerk!” That’s what you think but you can’t say it out loud. You’ve got to work with him/her/them. They are, … Continue reading How do you deal with a JERK, er, “toxic person” in the workplace?