Former CEO Arrested; I Thought That Freed Me
Question: When the FBI arrested the CEO of my company and the company closed, I didn’t mind losing my job. … Continue reading Former CEO Arrested; I Thought That Freed Me
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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
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
Targeted by Bullies: Why They Pick You & 4 Concrete Steps to Becoming Bully-free Forever
Those targeted by bullies often ask, “why me?” “Do I have a target on my forehead?” I know the feeling. … Continue reading Targeted by Bullies: Why They Pick You & 4 Concrete Steps to Becoming Bully-free Forever
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
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
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?
Failure Is Not An Option: How Not to Let Anything Throw You Off Your Game
Your coworker’s late again, putting you behind the 8-Bball. You’d like to wring her neck. You knew this was going … Continue reading Failure Is Not An Option: How Not to Let Anything Throw You Off Your Game
Getting Your Mojo Back: Motor Through Set-backs to Joy
The promotion you thought yours, isn’t. Your doctor schedules you for a biopsy, given a suspicious mammogram. Two people make … Continue reading Getting Your Mojo Back: Motor Through Set-backs to Joy