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I told a little white lie; my boss hasn’t figured it out
Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

I told a little white lie; my boss hasn’t figured it out

Question: I lied to my boss. It wasn’t a big lie and at the time it felt safer to lie. … Continue reading I told a little white lie; my boss hasn’t figured it out

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

Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach
Bullying, Career, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth, Professional growth, Writing

Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach

A new review of Beating the Workplace Bully by a publisher, editor and author: https://bit.ly/39gDz2L BLOG, BOOK REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW: BEATING … Continue reading Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach

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

The Predatory Client and Your Workplace Environment
Dr. Lynne Curry

The Predatory Client and Your Workplace Environment

You’ve met the predatory client and possibly even tangled with him. He or she makes life difficult for your staff, … Continue reading The Predatory Client and Your Workplace Environment

Here’s What #MeToo Means To Your Workplace
Dr. Lynne Curry

Here’s What #MeToo Means To Your Workplace

It started with Harvey Weinstein and gained unstoppable velocity when thousands of women posted true, painful stories using the hashtag … Continue reading Here’s What #MeToo Means To Your Workplace

Is Your Company’s Anti-harassment Training a Flop?
Dr. Lynne Curry

Is Your Company’s Anti-harassment Training a Flop?

“How the hell could he have been so stupid?” the manager asked when he called. “What burns me is this … Continue reading Is Your Company’s Anti-harassment Training a Flop?

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