Should I Report a Conflict at Work?
Often what happens when we experience conflict is we don't want to talk about it. We don't want to make waves or think that it's bad...
Is This Trauma at Work? . . .
I want to tell you a little about Rebecca G. You will love her. But first . . . (this is relevant, stay with me!) Have you ever had...
Dealing with Dangerous People
Many of our clients have come to us lately with concerns around dealing with a person they believe might be dangerous. They say, "Am I...
Be a Better Ally: What to Do When You Observe Harassment or Discrimination
I truly believe that having a healthy workplace culture is the way that we create better businesses, lead more productive lives, and can...
One Powerful Thing We Can Do to Increase Safety and Health
When I ask employees why they want to report harassment or pursue lawsuits against their employers for discrimination, the most common...
Your Personal Career Defense Toolkit
Talking about your experience and being open to other perspectives is the most important way to make change. Be open to other people...
Identifying Allies, Building Support, and Reclaiming Power
After you assess your situation and identify unacceptable behavior, the next thing to do is to identify the allies around you that will...
You Are Here*: Labeling the Problem In Your Workplace Culture
I remember that when the harassment I was experiencing was at its most extreme, I lost all ability to even appreciate a warm house on a...
Seven Strategies to Stop Harassment and Advance in Fulfilling Work
It is important to be deliberate and strategic in the way we talk about and deal with sexual harassment. In Career Defense 101 (my first...
What the Evolution of Hygiene Can Teach Us About Harassment
“You shouldn’t tell that story to people. It makes you sound weak,” a guy I knew in law school said. I had just told him how, when I...
