What do you do if you hate the leader appointed to lead you? A lot of people have been asking themselves this very question during the last week, both inside USA and worldwide. Surprisingly, there are plenty of people happy about the outcome of the US election, but a significant number aren’t and are making […]
Let’s give and receive feedback professionally and honestly
Many people find it easier to complain about people they work with behind their backs. So they build and build their anger and annoyance and drive their loved ones and close friends crazy, meanwhile leaving the ‘difficult’ person or poor performer making more mistakes and often unaware. How many of us say these things or […]
We need to talk: How to speak honestly in the workplace
We all pay lip service to honesty as a virtue, but because of conflicting or unclear objectives and agendas, some people hit the truthfulness mute button and instead mouth insincerities or even lies. How honest should we be at work with our colleagues, senior management and clients? Even though there are many times when bluntness […]
Why is everyone behaving badly?
Some business owners and managers are constantly disappointed by the negative attitudes of some of their team members. Many service staff get frustrated by their angry or moody customers. The first place to look when those we deal with are not delivering the right attitudes is within ourselves. The reciprocity urge There is a basic law […]
I hate my boss – what should I do?
As much as we want to get along with everyone we work with, the working relationship that has the biggest impact on your overall wellbeing is the one you have with your boss. Many people complain to me about their bosses for a wide range of reasons. The complaints come in different forms: I am […]