Hold the Sarcasm
Does sarcasm have a place in leadership? Before you answer that question, let’s make sure we aren’t confusing sarcasm with humor. Humor is something we (and those around us)...
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4 Actions for Tearing Down Silos
Silos. Turf wars. Unhealthy competition. They’re present at some level in nearly every organization, regardless of their size. And they drive us crazy! They slow progress, prevent teamwork, and...
How to Deal with Drama at Work
Every workplace has its fair share of drama, and that’s not always a bad thing. Changes – like new employees, new clients, or growth in general – shake up...
Got Politics? 8 More Actions for Dealing with Politics at Work
As we discussed last week, politics are alive and well even in the smallest of companies. Sometimes politics is disguised as “drama.” Whatever we call it, we usually know...
How to “Deal” with Politics at Work
You might not follow the banter in Washington, D.C., but if you work in any kind of organization with more than a handful of employees, you deal with your...
4 Tips for Getting Over That Bad Boss (and Other Lousy Work Experiences)
“Without mindful awareness, the shadows of your past may haunt your present.” – Multiple attributions, including Reuben Lowe and John Reyes What a truthful statement! Do you know people...
Is Your Boss Impossible to Please?
Have you ever thought that your very best still wasn’t good enough? It’s a frustrating place to be when no matter how hard you try, you feel as if you’re doomed...
What Kind of Leader Are You at Home?
Good food for thought from one of our emerging leaders! At work, I’m known as the go to person for helping communicate what needs to be shared – both...
Don’t Be a Honey Badger
What do you think of when you hear the word “conflict” at work? Is your first instinct to run and hide or turn and face it head on? If...