We all have people with whom we struggle, problematic people who seem to drain us of our energies, rub us the wrong way, poke, provoke, frustrate or trigger us. What’s really happening when we find ...

There are three kinds of annoying colleagues. I have already written about dealing with annoying bosses and colleagues. What happens if the source of your annoyance is one of your direct reports? Once ...

Intimidating colleagues can make your workday uncomfortable. Free your mind to focus on achieving the objectives that are in your best interest. What Makes Someone an Intimidator? Intimidators gain ...

Managing rule-breakers isn’t easy, but with empathy and firmness, you can lead your team forward and stay focused on what matters. Have you ever worked with someone who was great at their job, yet ...

Tension: Many professionals feel torn between being their authentic selves and conforming to difficult workplace personalities. Noise: Common advice like “just ignore them” or “stay positive” ...

Most of us have dealt with that person before, right? Someone we’d classify as “difficult.” Someone we don’t like to spend time with, or who makes us feel stressed. We all have at least one person in ...

Regardless of your industry, chances are you’ve had that one co-worker who acts like a boss — even more than your actual boss. It’s as if they think their job description includes giving unsolicited ...