The Blame Shifter
Question: I admit it. I snap at coworkers. And sometimes customers. Maybe once a week. Not a lot. Only when … Continue reading The Blame Shifter
Category: Personal growth
The Right Way to Apologize
“I’m sorry you took it that way.” An apology? Not even close. The apologizer blames the hurt person for how … Continue reading The Right Way to Apologize
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
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
The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
When someone in your work or personal life treats you poorly, do you address it—or do you fear to bring … Continue reading The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
When Your Boss Asks You to Lie
Question: When I got hired at my company, the human resources department interviewed me and sent me into my now … Continue reading When Your Boss Asks You to Lie
COVID quarantines us, but doesn’t stop us
Since COVID began, collie Zeke & I’ve logged 1255 miles in 318 days, I’ve lost 12 pounds, Zeke 2. Just … Continue reading COVID quarantines us, but doesn’t stop us
My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss
Question: I fear that I’ll be fired tomorrow. I work for a small company owned by a man and wife, … Continue reading My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss
Navigating Your Landmines
“Hello darkness, my old friendI’ve come to talk with you againBecause a vision softly creepingLeft its seeds while I was … Continue reading Navigating Your Landmines
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?