Get them to the point quicker
Q. I don’t have time for ramblers who fail to edit themselves. How do I express to someone that the clock is ticking on my attention span?
Category: Difficult People
Take charge during a confrontation
When someone accuses you of a wrongdoing, you may want to fight back—or flee the situation altogether. Instead, control the direction of the conversation by following this process.
Pushy salespeople? Here’s what to say
As office gatekeepers, dissuading aggressive salespeople is a challenge that many admins struggle with. Fellow admins offer their experience-tested tips for pushing back.
Field those snarky comments
Passive-aggressive and cynical comments can make life miserable and exhaust you if you’re the target of them. Here’s how you can stay strong in the face of negativity.
How to handle a liar at work
We all tell lies and are lied to on occasion. Many times they’re insignificant untruths that can be ignored, but what do you do when you catch a co-worker in a whopper?
What if a co-worker won’t shut up?
There’s always one in every office … maybe two. Or three.
How to handle a tardy colleague?
That’s what one reader asked recently on the Admin Pro Forum. Experts offered their take on the issue.
‘Um, about those quirks of yours…’
Tips on what to do about a co-worker whose personality quirks are harming her career.
Awkward conversation ahead!
Few people relish having a sensitive conversation at work, but they have to happen. No matter the specific subject matter, it’s essential that required information is conveyed clearly and tactfully.
When the office rumor is about you
Here are some tips to avoid making it worse and hopefully to rectify the situation.