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Louise Carnachan
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Work Jerks Audiobook is Out!
To commemorate the one year anniversary of Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues print version, the audiobook...
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Louise Carnachan
May 18, 20233 min read
Is an Optimistic Vision a Delusion?
Recently, I naively got into more than I’d bargained for. I didn’t know as much as I probably should’ve so I stumbled gamely forward...
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Louise Carnachan
May 2, 20233 min read
People Who Love Their Work
The plane was still boarding when a man in an airlines uniform stopped to talk with the passenger ahead of me. “I know that guy,” he...
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Louise Carnachan
Apr 21, 20230 min read
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Louise Carnachan
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Are You a Jerk Customer?
I’ve been hearing from clients about how demanding customers have become. Recently, three female business owners told me they are much...
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Louise Carnachan
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Rejection
It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t be accepted for a local author talk. The email I received stated, “The committee has decided not...
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Louise Carnachan
Feb 7, 20232 min read
It's February: Love is in the Air (& Office?)
I f thou remem’brest not the slightest folly That ever love did make thee run into Thou hast not loved. William Shakespeare, As You Like...
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Louise Carnachan
Jan 11, 20232 min read
The Inclusive Leader: Taking Intentional Action for Justice and Equity, Arika Tyner, PhD
Don’t let the compact size fool you—Dr. Arika Tyner’s book is jam-packed with wisdom, information, and necessary action for today’s...
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Louise Carnachan
Jan 3, 20233 min read
What's Your Next Hero's Journey?
I wondered if writing and publishing Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues could be considered a hero’s journey....
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Louise Carnachan
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Poorly Wrapped Communication Packages
“I haven’t finished asking my question,” I snapped at my mother’s physician who had interrupted me at every turn. Because I’d spoken with...
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Louise Carnachan
Nov 1, 20223 min read
In Praise of Work Friends
It started on Saturdays when I was a motel maid. Our tight-lipped supervisor would depart after lunch which freed us to play at our...
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Louise Carnachan
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Small Experiments
I was inspired by a blog post written by my friend, Anne Kearney (article here). She discusses the small urban design experiments found...
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Louise Carnachan
Sep 6, 20224 min read
Thoughts on Quiet Quitting
“Who are you here to see?” asked the nurse who was monitoring the door to the nursing unit. The elderly woman standing in line ahead of...
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Louise Carnachan
Aug 9, 20225 min read
Sentenced to Mandatory Training
The public servant was given probation and community service. In my estimation, it was a slap on the wrist for heinous crimes. Fifteen...
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Louise Carnachan
Jul 26, 20225 min read
The Drive for Productivity
“I value expediency above all else!” my client declared proudly. As a busy person with a lot on her plate professionally and personally,...
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Louise Carnachan
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Yeah, but What if I'm Not Sorry?
’I’m sorry you feel that way’ isn’t an apology!” she yelled at me. Well spotted because I had zero remorse. I believe the best reason for...
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Louise Carnachan
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Too Important to be Nice?
“You’re nothing but white noise to me.” The topic was jerks and this was the winning slam. I was speaking with a group of women who are...
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Louise Carnachan
Jun 14, 20223 min read
Happy Launch Day to Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues!
Woo-hoo! The three-year journey to the publication of WorkJerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues completed on June 14th...
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Louise Carnachan
May 31, 20222 min read
Making Space for Grief at Work
Here we are, shattered in the aftermath of another spate of horrific mass shootings in our country. It’s nearly impossible to remain...
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