Brook had done everything right. He was highly educated, successful, and respected—until his business partnership dissolved. For many in the "business sandwich generation," a loss like this isn't just …
HAQing Workplace Disputes
Should New York Employers Protest Unemployment Claims for Attendance Issues?
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about unemployment insurance protests in NYC. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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Reflections from the Florida Creativity Conference
If you emailed me late last week, you know I was in Sarasota to lead a conflict resolution workshop at the Florida Creativity Conference (FLCC). I highly recommend you consider attending it next year …
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How High Achievers Avoid Derailing Their Careers with Workplace Conflicts
Dangerous misconceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been derailing careers for years. Occasionally, overzealous professionals inequitably investigated claims and doled out …
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Communication for Conflict Resilient Workplaces
Communication breakdowns happen at work, regardless of your title or experience. Maybe it's caused by conflicting interests in a project or frustration and overwhelm during periods of change. Even the …
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Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? What About Hanukkah and Kwanza?
Happy Holidays! Is it okay that I didn't say Merry Christmas? What is the "true meaning of Christmas"? According to whom? These are the questions that often arise at this time of year. They arise for …
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Six Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Job
Maintaining a good job can be quite challenging, especially when you find yourself navigating difficult situations such as workplace complaints or changes in management. It's important to understand …
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How to Deal with Frequent Change
Frequent change is an inevitable part of life, but recently, it feels more frequent and unpredictable than ever. As professionals striving to excel—whether we're licensed professionals, managers, …
How to HAQ Political Conflicts
You might have seen that I went to Capitol Hill, was on the Tradeoffs podcast, and spoke to the Washington Post about my challenges with the Affordable Care Act. Without the Extended Premium Tax …
Ms. Schick Goes to Washington–to Advocate for Small Business Health Insurance
There's an old movie titled Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In it, Jimmy Stewart plays an idealistic youth leader named Jefferson Smith who is unexpectedly appointed to the United States Senate. He …
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