Working With Difficult People

Handling problem people without losing your mind

Amy Cooper Hakim Ph.D.

Interview Training 101

Wondering how to best promote your current work without overstepping or speaking out of line during an interview? Follow these steps to put your best foot forward.

Are You Looking for a Job While Still Employed?

Are you itching for a new position? Follow these tips to maintain professionalism at your current workplace while you search and interview.

How to Get Noticed (in a Good Way) at Work

Want to feel valued at work? Follow these six tips to gain respect and to get noticed.

When Your Colleague is a Fault-Finder

Dealing with a difficult colleague? Try these five tips to ease tension at work.

Do You Spend Too Much Time on Social Media?

Is social media zapping your energy? Learn to regain balance while enjoying your time online.

How Can Remote Workers Best Be Productive?

First time managing a remote team? Follow these 3 tips to empower and support your remote employees.

The Coronavirus, Social Distancing, and Work

Are you overwhelmed by the coronavirus, social distancing, and work? Take these 3 steps to make your day more productive and balanced.

5 Tips to Ease your Return From Maternity Leave

Concerned about returning to work after maternity leave? These five tips will make the transition smoother.

Do You Self-Reflect Before Creating Personal Resolutions?

Learn best practices to set yourself up for success in the New Year.

How to Reduce Holiday Stress

Want to reduce work-related holiday stress? Master these easy tips to maintain work-life balance during the festive season.

How to Handle an Office Know-It-All

Have a know-it-all in the office? Follow these tips to keep your cool.

Suffer from Poor Time Management?

Do you suffer from poor time management? Try these tips to make your workday smoother.

Want to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Interview?

Want to calm your nerves before a big interview? Follow these steps to reduce interview anxiety.

Dealing With Difficult Parents

Do you dread conversations with certain parents? Take these steps to keep your cool at school.

The Beauty of Solitude

Do you need a break? Learn why it is healthy to stop and breathe.

4 Ways to Manage Your Manager

Are you overwhelmed by your manager's demands? Try these tips to breathe easier in the office.

When Your Boss Bugs You After Hours

Does your boss contact you after hours and on weekends? Take these steps to reclaim your free time.

Should You Relocate for Work?

Should you relocate for work? Take note of these points as you make your decision.

3 Productivity Tips for Leaders in the Workplace

Try these easy tips to be a more productive leader.

Do You Criticize Yourself Too Much?

Do you criticize yourself too much? Follow these steps to quiet your inner critic.

How to Implement Change in the Workplace

Follow these 7 steps to increase your chances of success at achieving change at work.

5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People

Strategies to get what you want—and need—from your more challenging coworkers.

Help! My Boss Doesn’t Like Me!

Wonder if your boss truly likes you? Here are some easy ways to gain the personal attention that you crave at work.

Want Your Employees to Feel Valued?

Learn how the right training and development opportunity can do wonders.

When You Are Unhappy at Work

Are you unhappy at work? A few tweaks can make a huge difference.

The Art of Complaining

Complaining effectively is both an art and a science. Learn how to use your words to get what you want and need from others.

When You Lose Your Job

What to do and what not to do as you regain your footing.

When You Confront a Coworker

How to keep your cool and maintain professionalism while still making your point.

Unsure of Your Next Career Move?

Unsure of Your Next Career Move? How to keep your focus while making important career decisions.

Do You Procrastinate?

Do You Procrastinate? Heed this advice to break your bad habit.

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