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    Once Around Again

    July 5, 2026 /No Comments

    Once around again, a new series digging into the archives. This resurfaced a story about things that make my blood boil.

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    Unconscious Bias the Job Killer

    November 15, 2023 /No Comments

    My saga of work life with a horrible boss continues under the toxic cloud of unconscious bias.

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    5 Work People Types That Make My Blood Boil

    July 5, 2022 /No Comments

    Five types of coworkers who will make your blood boil — from ball droppers to information hoarders to the ones too proud to ask for help. A field guide.

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    No More Room to Grow

    September 22, 2021 /No Comments

    Objective observations, when ignored, will not help anyone to get ahead, leaving them no more room to grow.

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    Women in the Workplace Pt 1

    June 17, 2021 /No Comments

    A colleague sulked her way out of a leadership role by hoarding information and skipping mandatory meetings. On work pettiness, and why reliability beats everything.

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