Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

On a recent train ride my husband struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger who was a banker. They talked about the work they do and their families. When my husband mentioned that I am an executive coach the banker smiled and said, “I had a coach last...
Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

On a recent train ride my husband struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger who was a banker. They talked about the work they do and their families. When my husband mentioned that I am an executive coach the banker smiled and said, “I had a coach last...
Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

Eight ways to avoid blowing up at work

On a recent train ride my husband struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger who was a banker. They talked about the work they do and their families. When my husband mentioned that I am an executive coach the banker smiled and said, “I had a coach last...
Are you venting or complaining?

Are you venting or complaining?

Recently a friend told me about a frustration she had with her boss. He was a “fixer.” If she stopped by his office for a quick chat and brought up any challenges she was having, he would jump to giving her an answer to resolve it. “I’m not looking for him to fix the...