Kate’s last phone conversation with her brother ended badly—he essentially said, “We’re done,” and hung up. She’s unsure whether to call him back or assume he is again in just one of... Read more »
Sometimes, when people don’t want to call a thing a thing (particularly with narcissism), you’ll hear them label someone “difficult.” The “difficult person” moniker has long served as a polite stand-in that... Read more »
One of the most common questions we get from participants when we’re delivering leadership development programs is, “How can I be a good leader when my own manager sets a bad example?”... Read more »
Parents often describe some children as “easy” while others seem more challenging. But a new study suggests that how difficult a child is perceived to be may depend as much on the... Read more »
I once had a genuinely brilliant colleague, a professional with impressive credentials. Working with them, however, was exhausting. Their need for constant validation, unwillingness to accept feedback, and constant deflecting of blame... Read more »
I am the only child of an only child who lives in an assisted living facility thousands of miles away. I unofficially diagnosed Mom with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder after struggling for years... Read more »
As the new year arrives, many of us are holding out hope that this year will bring something brighter. But after a tough year, and what some may say is a rough... Read more »