Category Archives: Bullies

Dealing With the Rumor Mill

Posted on November 9, 2011 by drmimi

What should you do when you hear rumors … especially scary ones or, worst of all, rumors about you? Don’t indulge in gossip. While it is natural to huddle and discuss problems, the more you listen the more stressed you will get. There is always … Continue reading →

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Fear at Work: Is it Useful…or Scary?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by drmimi

How do you deal with fear at work? In many workplaces, this unfortunate pattern begins when employees are afraid to ask questions or shy away from asserting their truth.  Pride and trust are undermined, and relationships turn sour.  Are there different … Continue reading →

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How to Handle an Office Grudge

Posted on October 10, 2011 by drmimi

Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness and even vengeance — but if you don’t practice forgiveness, you may be the one who pays … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Bossy Boss?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by drmimi

Do you go out of your way to avoid your boss? Do you ask what kind of mood he or she is in before going to their office to ask a question? Do you only hearwhat’s wrong when you get feedback? If you … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for Prickly People:

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drmimi

1. Consider your response to rights vs. needs vs. wants. 2. Stick to issues and behaviors. 3. Say what you mean in specific terms (we can’t read minds). 4. Avoid debate. 5. Establish emotional boundaries (standards of behavior). 6. Invite … Continue reading →

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Control Freaks!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by drmimi

When you hear the term Control Freak, do you feel complimented or insulted? A lot depends on whether you think that a control freak is in control or simply controls others. I prefer to think of them as being in … Continue reading →

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Bullies in the Workplace

Posted on January 16, 2009 by drmimi

A recent study estimated that approximately one in six U.S. workers had experienced bullying within the previous year. Bullying might be verbal abuse; threatening, humiliating, or offensive behavior; or interference with the victim’s work, and might include any of the … Continue reading →

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