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Resolving Conflict Between Remote Workers Before Tempers Flare

Conflict indicates an engaged work team. Often, conflict prevents bad decisions and big mistakes and can lead to innovative ideas. […]

How to Improve the Working Relationship With a Hostile Coworker or Client

If we’ve learned anything from Covid-19, the related vaccinations and mandates, work-from-home arrangements, return-to-the-office options, or financial incentives, it’s this: […]

5 Ways To Get Noticed And Gain Credibility At Work

(Forbes first published my article here.) Credibility counts—and not solely for your job performance. For starters, assume that your colleagues […]

4 Tips to Make Book Writing Faster and Easier

Good writing is rewriting. I’ve not put quotation marks around that comment because it would be difficult to attribute it […]

5 Communication Practices to Boost Teamwork, Productivity, and Morale

When everyone’s responsible, no one’s responsible. Ask your kids why the house has been turned into a disaster while you […]

How to Communicate Like a Leader

(Forbes first published my article here) You may hold the position but lack the influence. If you sit behind the […]

Can You Identify Thought Leaders by Their Communication Habits and Emails?

You may not be able to tell a book by its cover, but you can definitely tell thought leaders by […]

6 Ways to Manage a Constant Complainer

Complainers are convinced that your executive team, the dock workers, and the technicians stay up nights trying to figure out […]

3 Powerful Characteristics of a Strategic Thinker

(Forbes first published my article here.) Strategic thinking sets you apart from the crowd—as particularly promotable. Consider these characteristics and […]

The Politics of Going Around Powerless People to Reach a Decision-Maker

Powerless people typically refuse to admit they have no real authority. They may tell you they’re recommenders or influencers, but […]