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As painful as this realization is, intensely challenging situations give us the opportunity to grow in ways we otherwise might not have. It doesn’t mean that we would choose them, or that we ignore the damage they are causing. It means shifting our perspective from feeling like we are stuck forever, to realizing that no…

If you've assessed that a full or partial fix is not a realistic possibility, there are still things you can do to make the situation better for yourself. Rather than attempting to get the problems addressed, you can concentrate instead on finding ways to stop or minimize the impact the situation has on you. The primary…

Toxic workplaces are the worst. They bring your mood down and make you feel fed up with your job as soon as you arrive. And it can be hard to get out of a toxic workplace. Maybe your field of work doesn’t have many job offerings. Or maybe you want to be a writer but…

If you are in a situation where you have assessed that a total fix is not possible, then you may still have hope of a partial resolution. You may still be able to significantly improve the problem for yourself, the team, the organization, and the community. Aspects of the problem will remain, but enough of…

After you have determined what the problem is, the next step is to assess the impact it is having on you. Healthy, productive workplaces help people grow into their best professional and personal selves. Their ripple impact is excellent, with the benefits of a happy workplace spilling over into their employee’s relationships, family life, health,…

When you are setting a realistic goal for dealing with a toxic workplace, the ideal solution is to resolve the problem in its entirety. It may be more possible than you think to bring about change. It may also be more dangerous than you think. Especially in situations of corruption, you don't know how high up…

We all know people who have simply not grown up. Perhaps they are lacking in skills, or perhaps it is their choice. Regardless of the reason, they cause plenty of chaos in the workplace because they do not handle themselves in a mature, professional manner. There are lots of behavioral variations on this theme, but…

After you have assessed the problem, it’s impact on you, and how to minimize the damage in the short-term, it is time to take a look at how to resolve the issue in the long-term. The best short-term strategies will eventually fail if the toxicity is so entrenched that it permeates the environment, or if…

We may never know or understand what motivates a person to get into criminal activity. It may be fear, peer pressure, financial issues, or family problems. It may be other reasons that are known only to the individual. What we do know is that sometimes, people who are making criminal choices are working alongside us.…

  My business has evolved into a part-time ministry. Which as it turns out, is what I really wanted all along. From little on up I’ve been teaching, encouraging, and leading others. Now, as I begin to approach 50, I am settling in to a happy new business model that finally makes me feel like…