While mansplaining is typically discussed as a phenomenon occurring exclusively to women by men, the truth is that it happens to all of us—regardless of our gender identity or leadership
With work holiday parties in full swing (and likely a few cocktails being served in celebration of another year in business), there are bound to be some conversations that stray
Sticky situations crop up daily across corporate America. Add in our never-ending 24-hour news cycle and the perennial risk of disgruntled employees airing out dirty laundry to their scandal-thirsty followers,
It’s good to share. That’s something I tell my kids as well as my clients. If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I’m always providing the
Can you date a coworker? Did sparks fly over the boardroom table or cubicle wall? Good for you. Many long-lasting, beautiful relationships began in the workplace. It’s okay to date
The email’s subject line first caught my eye: “Thank you is not enough …” A quick glance at the sender and a smile swept across my face. The email, from
Leaders, I understand why you regularly say “change is hard” when you’re addressing your team about a switch in policy, procedure or practice. You’re trying to show that you’re thinking
I often have the participants in my professional workshops write a draft of their elevator speech, sales pitch or other standard communication. Then I have them share it with the
With today’s office team environment, many professionals have been plagued by the situation facing this Spill the Truth reader: Dear Melissa, How should I address workers who are not timely
This question from one of my readers is an especially sensitive one: Dear Melissa, At a group meeting, a younger man told an inappropriate joke of a sexual nature.
