Last night, at a dinner full of young professionals in Manila, the conversation turned (as it often does in such settings) to the challenges of working with certain managers. One issue that came up a few times was the use of “Reply All” on emails. Sometimes it was simply a time-waster (do we all really […]

An interesting article in Fast Company this week tries to help junior employees overcome their hesitation to pursue the things they want. While the authors point out why younger employees may hesitate to speak up, they also demonstrate the consequences to you as an employer if they keep their thoughts to themselves. While the article […]

Over on Medium (and if you’re not reading, and writing on, Medium, why not???), Sarah Cooper offers on interesting take on the concept of “gaslighting” in the workplace. If you are not familiar with the term “gaslighting,” it is a form of manipulation designed to get people to doubt themselves. She offers 8 “tips” in […]

A lot of your employees may hesitate to communicate openly in the workplace. That’s a challenge, and it’s something you can address when you notice it. After all, collaboration is becoming increasingly important, so when you see a roadblock to speaking freely between colleagues, you’ll probably want to knock it down. The harder part will […]