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Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart
Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

The Big NO–I Slept with My Boss
Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Office politics, Personal growth

The Big NO–I Slept with My Boss

Question: I did the big NO. I slept with my boss. At first it was exciting, and then it got … Continue reading The Big NO–I Slept with My Boss

Fatal Attraction: Possession Becomes Obsession
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

Fatal Attraction: Possession Becomes Obsession

She seemed like any other employee, but she wasn’t. She was an employer’s worst nightmare. Within a three months period, … Continue reading Fatal Attraction: Possession Becomes Obsession

The Workplace Ted Bundy: stopping a serial killer
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

The Workplace Ted Bundy: stopping a serial killer

You’ve met him–the workplace Ted Bundy. Initially he’s charming, both to men and women, and especially in the presence of … Continue reading The Workplace Ted Bundy: stopping a serial killer

Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth
Career, Personal growth, Professional growth, Uncategorized

Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth

Question: My coworker has a bad habit of opening her mouth and letting angry words fly. Recently, she ripped into … Continue reading Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth

In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.
Leadership, Professional growth

In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.

Q: Sixteen months ago I lost my oil company job, but received enough severance to keep me afloat for more … Continue reading In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.

My Former Employee Now Supervises Me, and It Is Hell
Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

My Former Employee Now Supervises Me, and It Is Hell

Q: Several months ago one of my former employees, who’d left our agency, returned as my immediate supervisor. It’s been … Continue reading My Former Employee Now Supervises Me, and It Is Hell

Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Do You Fire Him? The Answer is Harder Than You Think.

Do you fire an otherwise acceptable employee after he unintentionally creates widespread panic among those your organization has committed to … Continue reading Do You Fire Him? The Answer is Harder Than You Think.

My Insecure Supervisor Controls My Future
Career, Personal growth, Professional growth

My Insecure Supervisor Controls My Future

Q: My introverted, insecure, my-way-or-the-highway supervisor has an abnormally low threshold for anything resembling a suggestion. Though I have both technical … Continue reading My Insecure Supervisor Controls My Future

How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office
Dr. Lynne Curry

How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office

Q: I work in a medical clinic. A supporting staff member is supposed to work alongside any physician in a … Continue reading How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office

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