In the workplace, melodrama happens when a minor concern or conflict is embroidered and overstated in such a way that it becomes larger-than-life and blown way out of proportion to the original issue. Many people often complain about the level of melodrama in their offices.

Millions of “Un-Sung” Heroes are born every minute! They are found everywhere-on street corners, in our homes, offices, and communities, wherever there are people in need of rescue.  These special people, whose positive actions and initiatives are performed to benefit others, are not famous or in the news for what they are doing; but their [...]

There are many kinds of daily grinds. In the U.S. Corporate world today, to be busy working 12-16 hours a day is a sign of importance and ambition. The more time you spend at your job, the more you are envied–the harder you work, the higher you rise up the corporate ladder. Somehow we’ve gotten [...]

Unfortunately, businesses have suckers and weeds too. These unattractive thieves rob the organization blind by ruining its competitive advantage, and choking and stifling its people. To avoid these outcomes, try applying a heavy layer of protective interpersonal mulch to effectively stop all but the most persistent of suckers and weeds.
Here are four suckers and weeds that are typically found in the business orchard, along with ways to yank them out before they root too deeply:

Here are some additional tips to handle unanticipated and surprising conflict squalls that can damage work relationships. They will help you minimize the re-occurrence of conflict disasters and build stronger work relationships than you had before.