Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
Question: When I started with my current company, I met and bonded with a coworker. We were hired at the … Continue reading Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
Category: Office politics
Former Employee Now Supervises Me; Rules Commander Style
Question: Several months ago, one of my former employees returned to our company as my immediate supervisor. It’s been hell … Continue reading Former Employee Now Supervises Me; Rules Commander Style
Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart
Question: I knew I might regret telling my manager the truth. I just didn’t know how much. The problem is … Continue reading Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart
Whoops, You Stepped In It: Messy Situations & Answers: New Rules for Workplace Behavior
The mask, the nose, the question When the mask on the coworker I was talking with kept slipping, leaving his … Continue reading Whoops, You Stepped In It: Messy Situations & Answers: New Rules for Workplace Behavior
The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies
When you hear “bully,” you might think of the angry, aggressive jerks you’ve encountered. They’re the bullies that blame, demean, … Continue reading The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies
Personality Conflicts Decoded: Explaining People Who Drive You Crazy & the Ones You Drive Crazy
Haley greets Mike first thing in the morning as they pass in the hallway, and never gets back a “good … Continue reading Personality Conflicts Decoded: Explaining People Who Drive You Crazy & the Ones You Drive Crazy
Own Your Piece of the Action
“It wasn’t my fault. I blew up because I had the worst day.” “Anyone would have reacted the way I … Continue reading Own Your Piece of the Action
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?
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