Are Your Coworkers Your Friends?
The number of Americans who say they have friends at work has been declining for 30 years. But having friends at work is a …
Workplace Relationships
Getting Coworkers to Appreciate Each Other
Jim & Steve talk to Raphael Crawford-Marks, co-founder of Bonusly, an employer service that allows coworkers to give each other small, frequent, …
Resolving Workplace Conflict
Interpersonal conflict destroys organizations – by blocking effective decision-making and by eroding job satisfaction. But the healthy disagreement that results from inviting differing perspectives …
Is Competition Good or Evil?
Life is about competition. But the fact is, life is also about collaboration. Even Darwin said so! The Business Guy says you have to be …
How Important Is It To Be Liked?
They might not admit it, but everyone wants their coworkers to like them. There might be more important qualities to cultivate, but it can’t …
Find A Mentor – Or Be One
Mentoring, whether formal or informal, is a time-tested and powerful resource for growth. Jim and Steve discuss why and encourage you to …
Encouraging Conflict at Work
We’re all afraid of conflict, but workplaces without conflict aren’t healthy — aren’t growing, changing, and adapting. Jim & Steve explore why …
Introverts At Work
Personality style differences can be a source of team strength. But introversion is a tough ‘style’ for extroverts to understand. Introversion expert …