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Category: People Skills

Ex-colleague trashes us online: What to say?

Q. A senior leader was let go from our company. As a friend of hers, I’ve become aware of disparaging things she now writes online about it—nothing widely seen, but I think many of them are unjustified. I want to stay friends, but also put an end to these inaccuracies. Any suggestions?

Effectively negotiate your bills

When the term negotiation arises, it’s often in the heady context of business deals, referring to tactics and skill.
Well, what makes your personal finances any different? Try a bill negotiation app.

When your exec falls silent

It can be very uncomfortable to get the feeling that your boss isn’t happy with you, especially if you’re not entirely clear about the situation. If your boss isn’t telling you what the problem is, it’s next to impossible to correct it. So, take the lead on this. Here are some tips.

How to create no-stress urgency

You know you need to light a fire under your team, but you don’t want to sap their productivity by piling on stress. Can pressure and support coexist? The answer is yes, thoughtfully. Here are some ideas for how to approach this situation.