Workplace Incivility
Three No-No’s for New Leaders Looking back with 20-20 honesty, which of the following three no-no’s were you guilty of when you first became a … read more
Leave Your Sins Behind Here’s a simple but painful truth: abrasive leadership persists only because organizations allow it to. If you have an abrasive … read more
Should Management Foster a Sense of Family? As a manager, you may have encouraged staff to think of the workplace as a family. But have you ever … read more
New Year’s Wishes – Embrace Your Fears! As we enter 2013, I wish you a year of embracing your fears. Specifically, befriending the five key fears that … read more
Fifty Shades of (Yes) Grey This version will (unfortunately) not include the sex part, only the ‘grey’ part (so sorry to disappoint). It may not … read more
The True (Canadian) Story about Abrasive Leadership Somewhere along your professional path, you’ve encountered an abrasive leader (or were aware of one). In fact, your organization already … read more
A Really Good Apple When was the last time that you experienced exceptional customer service? And by the way, when was the last … read more
“Why Do I Suddenly Have a ‘Problem’ After All These Years?” Dear leaders, sometimes you’ve just gotta face the music. Recently, a senior leader emailed me to ask how to handle … read more
Eye Rolling: A Health Hazard? (Part 4) You can’t eliminate ostracism experiences in the workplace unless you replace people with robots. Still, an organization has a ‘duty … read more
Eye Rolling: A Health Hazard? (Part 3) Scan your environment and you’ll readily see that in your workplace, ostracism can be found everywhere. Specifically, there are four … read more


