“Why is everyone so sensitive these days?” I hear some version of this all the time. Employees are offended by everything. Managers can’t say anything anymore. People need constant reassurance. Nobody can take a joke. Everyone has to walk on eggshells. And usually,...
A few years ago, we published “Three More Brilliant Tips for Dealing with an Angry Boss,” and it continues to get a surprising amount of attention. Apparently, angry bosses aren’t going out of style. So we figured it was time for an update – not because...
Wait… before you come for me, hear me out. As a coach who specializes in working with leaders who engage in toxic behavior, I’ve noticed a pattern that might surprise you: toxic leaders aren’t always the villains we assume they are. I know. Stay with me. When you hear...
You’ve got a lot on your plate. Employee relations, compliance, performance issues, culture, and the occasional grown adult who apparently needs to be reminded not to terrorize their coworkers. Making workplace bullying worse certainly isn’t supposed to be on the...
Netflix recently found itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to a recently filed lawsuit, a Netflix executive participated in a company retreat that included a “vulnerability-trust exercise.” During the exercise, he disclosed that he...
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