Dear Hunter, I manage a team of 8 people who are smart and good at their jobs, but who waste a lot of time all through the workday. They are very chatty, basically. They chat all day about weekend plans, their kids, TV shows, anything but work.
Read MoreAre you burdened with the assumption that normal human emotions don’t belong at work? That emotions are bad and need to be harshly controlled, like poison ivy or an aggressive dog?
Read MoreWant instant insight into the level of trust you experience in your workplace culture? Just screw something up! Your reaction to your own mistake, how comfortable you are fessing up to whom, will illuminate where trust and safety exist for you, and where they do not.
Read MoreThere comes a time in every manager’s career when they ask: Is it time to fire this person? The longer you manage people, and the more people you manage, the more often you will wrestle with this question.
Read MoreDear Hunter,
I have a colleague who is always causing drama over email. I realized today that I avoid opening emails from her. It’s that bad.
Read More“These consultants have very different communication habits.” “I’m not on her team. I’m a consultant.” The unique dynamics of managing consultants, and being managed as a consultant, have come up a lot in my recent workshops and coaching sessions.
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