Category Archives: Managing Conflict

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Posted on July 20, 2009 by Laurie Weiss

 On July 7 I posted a question on LinkedIn. Several of the people who responded asked to be updated about what happened next. First let me be clear that I didn't know exactly what I was doing. I had just … Continue reading →

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After The Honeymoon Phase

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Laurie Weiss

Expect to become disenchanted with any new situation and new associates. Most of us start new working relationships by showing only our best side. Sooner or later, we expose the negative side, too. No new experience stays as bright and … Continue reading →

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Containing Costs And Maintaining Morale

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Laurie Weiss

Are you struggling to contain costs in this recessionary economy? If you’re having a hard time withdrawing perks from hard-working employees, because you’re afraid of the effect on morale, this executive’s strategy may work for you. James could see that … Continue reading →

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Confronting Your Boss (Part 2)

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Laurie Weiss

(Please see the previous post for the first part of this story) Jerry wrote back saying essentially that his motive for trying to help his boss was because of Jerry’s own responsibility to the organization. He talked about nobody else … Continue reading →

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Confronting Your Boss

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Laurie Weiss

I recently had an extended e-mail conversation with a subscriber. I intended to post it because his problem is so common. However, Jerry (not really his name) denied permission to post his side of the conversation. So I’m going to … Continue reading →

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