Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid
“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed...
How to Talk With a Passive-Aggressive Coworker (And Not Play Their Game)
What to Say When a Passive-Aggressive Coworker Tries to Ruin Your Day Passive-aggressive behavior is contagious. It’s easy to let yourself react with frustration or even get passive-aggressive (or maybe aggressive-aggressive) yourself. Now you look like the jerk—not...
Powerful Phrases to Win With a Moody Boss, Even a Dropper of F-Bombs
What To Say Next When Your Boss Gets Cranky Maybe it’s a side effect of passion, intensity, or creativity, but have you ever noticed that many high-achieving managers also have a moody dark side? Moody people are hard to work around. If it’s your boss who is moody,...
Help Contribute to our Next Book on Navigating Conflict at Work
GOAT Powerful Phrases for Navigating Conflict at Work, and You This is a first, I don’t usually talk about GOATS on Asking for a Friend, but today is special. We are putting the finishing touches on our manuscript due to Harper Collins at the end of this month....
