By Julia Herbst September 17, 2023 One of the most challenging parts of being a boss—whether you have one direct report or hundreds—is having difficult conversations. Maybe you have an employee who is floundering, or you realize that there’s an unfair pay gap between workers. Maybe you need to be honest about a specific … Continue reading How leaders should approach difficult conversations with employees
Searches For ‘Aspartame’ Surge, Putting Marketers In Difficult Spot by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 5, 2023 Marketers of consumable products will have a few challenges this month as searches on Google for information on alternatives to Aspartame surge. Aspartame, the common artificial sweetener used in some Snapple drinks, and products such as Coca-Cola … Continue reading Searches For ‘Aspartame’ Surge, Putting Marketers In Difficult Spot
This Modern QA Software Offers Customer Retention Solutions in a Difficult Economy Deanna Ritchie / 15 Apr 2023 Entrepreneurs and executives are scrambling to recession-proof their businesses this year amid a looming economic downturn and a still-tight labor market. Among many other strategies, they want to reduce costs with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). BPOs … Continue reading This Modern QA Software Offers Customer Retention Solutions in a Difficult Economy
By Stefan Falk February 07, 2023 A common theme in my work with clients is their complaints about the people they can’t relate to and don’t want to work with. I understand why. When we face people we perceive as being “difficult” to work with and relate to, our natural tendency is to shy away … Continue reading 5 science-backed tactics to help you work with difficult people
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders February 07, 2022 So your significant other just quit their job. How do you maintain a balance when both you and your partner “work” from home? On the one hand, it may be a relief for both of you if their position was a source of massive stress. On … Continue reading How to support a partner in the midst of a difficult job search
Liz Kislik December 3, 2020 Last week I worked with a coaching client who has a technically skilled but interpersonally challenging team member we’ll call “Ermengarde.” She had a reputation for being particularly annoying to some of her teammates, who did not enjoy collaborating with her. My client and I used a technique that’s … Continue reading How to Switch Up Your Perspective to Assess a Difficult Situation
Karl Sakas — January 16, 2020 Need to make some difficult strategic decisions? See my 10 step-by-step examples! Ready to make some tough strategic decisions at your agency, but need some tips on where to start? Read on! In my work, I’ve noticed certain strategic decisions that occur in many agencies. Each scenario is unique… … Continue reading Difficult Strategic Decisions: 10 Step-by-Step Agency Examples
Hannah Cohen — July 14, 2019 — July 14, 2019 Dealing with tough clients is a part and parcel of every agency business. Learn how to deal with difficult clients with 9 strategies in this article. In agency hallways, conference rooms, and cafeterias, the stories abound. Sometimes shared in hushed tones, sometimes in boisterous tales … Continue reading How to Deal With Difficult Clients: 9 Innovative Strategies
Liz Macauley — March 22, 2019 — March 22, 2019 Difficult clients can not only rattle you in the moment, but also cause long term stress and strain on your business. Long-term stress can cause you and your employees to experience a variety of symptoms, such as: Anxiety Depression Sleep problems Headaches These symptoms can … Continue reading How to Handle Difficult Clients and Customers
Taylor Gordon — November 4, 2018 — November 4, 2018 Difficult clients can make you want to pull your hair out. I’ve been fortunate for most of my freelance career. Most clients have respected me and my time. But there have been a few that were difficult to work with during a project. They didn’t … Continue reading How to Handle Difficult Clients Without Losing Your Cool
