01 Jul

Do You Shoot The Messenger?

When an employee comes into your office with an issue, how do you respond? Do you see your messengers as guides or just complainers?


In the workplace, “Shooting the Messenger” is an expression to describe a manager who reacts harshly to an employee that bears bad news. This person is brave enough to step into the manager’s office to share their concerns. Yet, the manager doesn’t want to deal with the problem so they lash out instead.

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14 Jun

Do You Strive for Excellence or Perfection?

06 Jun

How Do You Deal With Your Anger?

21 May

Do You Procrastinate With Performance or Behavior Issues?

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