Category: Working Life
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Your Complete Guide For Dealing With A Jackass Boss Part 3
In Part 1 of this series, we covered what to consider when deciding what to do if you have a toxic or “jackass boss. In Part 2, we looked at two harder core approaches: creating an exit plan (leaving), and putting forth an…
Common Managerial Mistakes: Confusing Evaluation Forms With Performance Review Process
In most companies, managers are expected to complete forms or otherwise document what occurs during performance review meetings. We’ll explain why this expectation exists. But before we get to that, let’s discuss some issues about performance reviews and forms. Confusion…
Using Self-Talk to Stay Balanced In The Face Of Bullying/Verbal Attacks
Focus on what you CAN control during unpleasant interactions Self-talk is at the core of staying calm and in control in the face of difficult situations. Simply put, self-talk refers to the words and thoughts we say to ourselves. Even…
Antidotes to Toxic Communication: Ten Prescriptions In A Nutshell
Toxic communication is often below the level of consciousness and can occur without intending Verbal abuse can take several forms. There’s the in your face yelling and swearing that we are all familiar with. Subtle verbal abuse is a bit…
Five Steps To Being A Superstar Teammate
The steps are simple to think about, and hard to actually put in place. Are you up for it? Stop The Blaming Cycle Often teams get bogged down in blaming members when things go wrong. As a team member you…
The Myth of Constructive Criticism
It can be constructive or it can be criticism, but calling something both is a cop-out One of the great myths of modern pop communication is the notion that it’s possible to criticize someone — even bully them, provided we…
A Simple Reality Based Method For Defining Personal and Corporate Values
Both Ends Exercise To Nail Down Meaning Of Specific Values Editor’s Note: In part I of this series we discussed the importance of congruency between espoused and enacted values and beliefs, and the problems that arise as the gap between…
Kill Blame In Your Organization, Switch To Problem-Solving Part 1
Conflict Management And Resolution Series: #1 Exorcise Blame In Your Company (Part 1) In this two part article, which is a part of our new series on managing and resolving conflict, we look at how leaders can move their organizations…
Dealing with Difficult People — Go Ahead, Rain on My Parade
Dealing With Difficult People: Difficult People Don’t Have To Ruin Your Days! By Althea DeBrule “And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.”–Jerry Chin Rain is vital to all…
Five Tips for Breaking Free of The Drama Habit and Developing a Healthier Arguing Style
Learn to Fight Fair, Argue in a Healthy Way – Fix Your Arguing Style! By Rachel Baldino Summary: Excellent suggestions about how you can move away from over-dramatizing conflict and arguments in your relationships, and move to a more constructive…
Difficult Relationships at Work – Dealing with Workplace Conflict
Difficult Relationships At Work Workplace Conflict, Bullies, and What To Do By Charlotte Burton Difficult Relationships at Work – How to Influence the Uncooperative Summary: Difficult relationships and difficult people in the workplace are challenging and frustrating. Learn some techniques…
