How Not to Hire a Narcissist
Paula looked great on paper. She had an MBA and had held two department manager jobs, both with prestigious companies. … Continue reading How Not to Hire a Narcissist
Paula looked great on paper. She had an MBA and had held two department manager jobs, both with prestigious companies. … Continue reading How Not to Hire a Narcissist
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Note: This post responds to questions posed in the Ask a Coach section of workplacecoachblog. Question: I’m getting a failing … Continue reading Failing Grade in Office Politics
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Question: I’m a new supervisor and one of my employees threw me under the bus even though I’ve repeatedly helped … Continue reading Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
I work with two drama queens. “Arielle” is always sure I or others are out to get her and make … Continue reading Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids
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