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Some People Manage by Fear. Here’s How to Face Them

I’m lucky that none of my direct clients try to “motivate” their team members through fear—or at least, not intentionally. Many employees experience some level of fear just from being part of a power hierarchy... Continue reading

It’s Never Good to Tell Your Boss “I Can’t.” Try These Approaches Instead

One of my clients was distressed about how much his new boss was pressuring him. His boss kept loading him up with multiple new initiatives and demands to increase his team’s performance with no apparent... Continue reading

Two Criteria That Make It Practical to Engage in Conflict

How can you decide when and how to get involved in a work conflict? Even if right is on your side, and you have a high enough level of hierarchical power, two assessments will help... Continue reading

4 Ways To Free Yourself From Conflict Even When You’re Horribly Stuck

This post originally appeared on Forbes. Sometimes you just can’t resolve a conflict completely, even if it’s a righteous one. Maybe your boss refuses to cough up the resources you need for your people. Or... Continue reading

Want Improvements? Help Your Boss Feel Safe Enough to Try the Better Way

It can be quite startling to recognize how often leaders and other people with authority and status behave ineffectively. Their difficulties can be interpersonal, as when a leader shows favoritism to specific individuals or groups... Continue reading

Is It Better to Resign or to Figure Out What Your Touchy Boss Needs?

After months of working together, Steve really thought he and his boss, Mitch, had come to an understanding: Mitch would focus on strategy and marketing while Steve would handle day-to-day operations and virtually all communication... Continue reading