I hate to be in default or in the wrong, or to create a problem for someone. So I was quite distressed when I was scolded by a client’s administrator -- not someone I usually... Continue reading
The greeter at the door greets you. The barista hands you your drink. The host shows you to your table. The cashier takes your money. The usher takes your ticket and tells you where to... Continue reading
When texting was first adopted in the workplace, it was used primarily for emergencies, such as resolving critical customer problems, rescheduling crucial meetings, dealing with service interruptions, or issuing vital, staff-wide notifications. Now texting is... Continue reading
One of the most straightforward ways to show people that they really matter is to maintain contact with them when they’ve had a hard time, are going through a rough patch, or have suffered a... Continue reading
I have a four-year-old friend: a rather strong-willed, loving, and declarative little girl. The summer camp she attends is also quite declarative -- about what constitutes correct behavior, and how the children should handle any... Continue reading
Senior executives usually work at having strong relationships with their team members -- but surprisingly often, they don’t focus as strongly on their relationship with their team as a whole. What’s even more curious is... Continue reading
Isn't it amazing how sometimes you have to be nice and kind to awful people who don't deserve it? Take collections, for example, either commercial or non-profit. People make commitments to pay — but some... Continue reading
There is no “business as usual” any more. Do you know anyone who isn’t a little more urgent and intense than they were three years ago? Senior people who relied on secretaries and minions now get... Continue reading
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