By Jennifer R. Joe and Wendy K. Smith—The Conversation February 12, 2022 President Joe Biden committed the U.S. government to racial equity by issuing four executive orders on Jan. 26 that seek to curb systemic racism. In the orders, he cited the killing of George Floyd in 2020, which sparked months of protests … Continue reading 3 ways Black workers say their white colleagues and managers can support them
3 Tips on Working With International Remote Colleagues The struggle the business world has been going through for the past year has been immense. Communication between teams is now different than what it used to be as technology is the means businesses have come to use to keep the ball rolling Therefore, many people have … Continue reading 3 Tips on Working With International Remote Colleagues
Liz Kislik September 3, 2020 Have you seen any of clips from the recent Milwaukee Bucks’ protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake? One of the players wore a T-shirt reading: “Black All the Time.” It was one of the most concrete, illustrative statements I’ve seen in these crazy times. Our skin is our … Continue reading Now Is the Time to Reach Out to Black Colleagues
Liz Kislik August 27, 2020 I hear from numerous leaders who get fed up with the way direct reports can fixate on problems that the execs consider low priority. Sometimes the very same things that keep employees up at night are seen by senior executives as being in the normal course, nothing to be … Continue reading How to Help Worried Colleagues Share Problems in a More Productive Way
Gleb Tsipursky — December 26, 2019 Follow @Gleb_Tsipursky When’s the last time you heard a colleague say something so ridiculous that it made your jaw drop? Such denial of reality happens surprising often. Perhaps it’s something political — like, George Bush is behind 9/11. Maybe they express science denial, insisting that the Earth is flat. … Continue reading How to Deal With Colleagues in Denial
Liz Kislik — August 17, 2018 Follow @lizkislik — August 17, 2018 Have you ever worked with someone who seemed like a heat-seeking missile when it came to power, authority, and status? Whether they’re frontline service reps or senior vice presidents, these individuals turn toward their bosses the way flowers turn toward the sun — … Continue reading How to Handle Colleagues Who Respond to the Leader and Ignore You
Liz KislikJune 19, 2015 You see your colleagues every day, or at least several times a week. You all get along, appreciate each other’s good intentions, and care about the company. And yet, some of your colleagues’ behaviors drive you absolutely nuts. Here are some common types of challenging behaviors, and a few suggestions for … Continue reading Four Ways Colleagues Drive Each Other Nuts
