I’ve been pondering the question of whether the person who proceeds gamely forward without deep knowledge or experience is an irritant or...

I wasn’t planning on buying a new car that day yet I thought I’d look while the trade-in value for my old car was high. I’d had a decent...

To commemorate the one year anniversary of Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues print version, the audiobook...

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...

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...

I’ve been hearing from clients about how demanding customers have become. Recently, three female business owners told me they are much...

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...

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...

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...

I wondered if writing and publishing Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues could be considered a hero’s journey....

“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...

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...

I was inspired by a blog post written by my friend, Anne Kearney (article here). She discusses the small urban design experiments found...

“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...

The public servant was given probation and community service. In my estimation, it was a slap on the wrist for heinous crimes. Fifteen...

“I value expediency above all else!” my client declared proudly. As a busy person with a lot on her plate professionally and personally,...

’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...

“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...