While some are jumping for joy at reuniting with their loved ones over food and fun this Christmas, others would rather grab takeout and call it a day at home… alone. Although declining invites may be ...

Sometimes you need to have a difficult conversation with a coworker. Perhaps they did something to upset you, or perhaps they engage in an ongoing behavior that is troublesome. These conversations are ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family gatherings and festive cheer. However, for many, it can also be a period filled with anxiety and tension, especially when it comes to ...

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Difficult people are (unfortunately) everywhere. That coworker who always has to be right, the family member who pushes your buttons, or the customer who seems impossible to please. We've all been ...

Working with senior executives taught me that leaders who advance their careers don't avoid tough conversations that make everyone else uncomfortable. Instead, they've figured out how to turn those ...

Every couple goes through moments when they must face emotionally charged or uncomfortable conversations. Whether it's about money, emotional needs, family pressures, past mistakes, or future ...

Should the CEO have called a joint meeting with both of those stakeholders to discuss the acquisition? Or should he have talked to them separately? To answer that question, you need to first ...

Leda Stawnychko has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Anamika Choudhary does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

I have been working in campus law enforcement for over 40 years; 35 of them as a supervisor or director. When it comes to addressing personnel issues, I have a lot of experience. Managing people is, ...