Honestly, the majority of us complain about work because it’s work. But there are certain co-workers who repeatedly grouse while making no effort to address and resolve issues. If you work with a chronic complainer, you may feel like you ...
“Can I give you some feedback?” Cue cringing in fear, forgetting how to speak, or running from the room. We prepare for the worst, waiting to be told how we’ve done something wrong or not...
Managers—of both people and projects—are often called upon to make tough choices. Should we invest in this technology or another? Should we hire this person or a different candidate? Should we focus our efforts on this market or an emerging ...
When you hold someone accountable, you are giving them uncomfortable feedback about their behavior, which can be a challenge. You are showing them that what they said, did, or didn’t do isn’t acceptable. How do we make this uncomfortable feedback ...
Imagine that you started a new job a month ago. You are on a hybrid schedule, so you see your colleagues two days a week in the office—except for one person who lives across the country—but most of your interactions ...
