“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...
Every day, you are expected to solve increasingly complex workplace challenges. A bullying complaint lands on your desk. A high performer is damaging team morale. Burnout continues to climb despite your wellness initiatives. Managers struggle with difficult...
Most leaders think the layoff is the hard part. It isn’t. The difficult conversations, severance packages, and notifications are emotionally draining, but they aren’t where organizations win or lose their culture. The real challenge begins the next...
“Fire your entire HR department.” Wait… what? That was essentially the message Ryan Breslow, CEO of Bolt, delivered recently when he announced he had eliminated the company’s entire HR team because they were allegedly “creating problems out of thin air.” According to...
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