What are your assumptions about difficult people at work? Considering their possible motivations can change your perspective.

Reader: I recently joined a team that includes a colleague I’ve known for a few years. He has niche expertise and decades of experience, and the company was lucky to have hired him. He’s also quirky ...

If you've ever been in a work meeting with that one employee who's trying really hard to impress the boss, you know how annoying it can be. It's a waste of time that could be better spent actually ...

At some point, almost everyone will have to work with a difficult person. Maybe it’s someone who isn’t meeting their deadlines, isn’t living up to their responsibilities, or has an abrasive ...

WASHINGTON — It's Monday. You're already thinking about all the work ahead of you. And what makes the coffee taste bitter: working with co-workers that you don't see eye to eye with. Therapist like ...

Gratitude is a vital performance tool, especially in challenging workplaces. Instead of toxic positivity, it's about reframing irritation as information and shifting from judgment to curiosity. This ...

Most professionals dread conflict with a co-worker. Yet, when handled well, conflict can build emotional intelligence, sharpen communication and strengthen leadership skills. Conflict with a co-worker ...