Is It Ever OK to Yell at Work?

June 04 , 2015

I was recently interviewed by the Huffington Post for a story that had been prompted by reports that Steve Jobs had yelled at Apple CEO Tim Cook 4-5 times during their working career. Emily Peck, the Huffington Post’s Executive Business Editor, wanted to explore whether or not it was ever OK to...

Filed Under: Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Good Habits, good habits, Insights, insights, Office Politics, office politics

7 Ways You Can Function In A Dysfunctional Workplace

April 30 , 2015

Filed Under: Distractions, distractions, Focus, focus, Office Politics, office politics, Quick Tips, quick tips

7 Sentences You Shouldn't Say to Your Boss - EVER

April 16 , 2015

There are certain things all bosses dread to hear. “I lost the account,” “There’s a big mistake,” and “I think the building is on fire,” would all qualify, but I’m talking about sentences that may seem innocuous to you, but can be a big deal to your boss.

Filed Under: Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Career Advice, Insights, insights, Office Politics, office politics

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along – In the Office

June 26 , 2014

For most working people, we spend more time at work than we do at home, so it’s important to have healthy relationships with the people we work and interact with, including employees, managers and customers. Dealing with personalities, moods and egos can be tricky. Since we can’t change them, then...

Filed Under: Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Insights, insights, Office Politics, office politics, Rational Thought, rational thought

Dealing with Office Politics

July 09 , 2013

"There's too much wrangling and maneuvering going on – I just hate this office politicking". "Joe, well he's a smart political mover – knows exactly how to get what he wants and how to get on." Whether you hate it, admire it, practice it or avoid it, office politics is a fact of life in any...

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Office Politics, office politics, Your Career, your career