The cliché “power corrupts” suggests that as some people gain more power they will inevitably focus more on personal gain and not on how this power can benefit others. But, the reality is that some in leadership positions are in fact power hungry so how do companies ensure this is not counter productive to the well being of the organization?

Some situations or circumstances can elevate someone’s ego so this is just human nature but what is not normal is when a boss or coworker suffers from a chronic inflated ego. If you are on the receiving end, the feeling of frustration is hard not to ignore so how do you manage inflated egos?

The lack of common decency in a team simply becomes counter productive to any efforts to motivate the players to pull together. This gets worse when someone is constantly being accused of “missing their meds” so how do you reconnect with common decency?

Some will say that being a manager is not for those who lack courage to deal with the tough issues such as dealing with performance problems. Although firing an employee is one of the most disliked tasks, what comes before is what keeps most managers up at night. So, what causes you to have sleepless nights as a manager or business owner? 

Contempt is toxic at work and just like in our personal lives it destroys relationships. While empathy promotes healthy relationships, contempt drives looking down on others as not meeting some standard and the perpetrator comes across as an insecure bullie. So, how do you deal with a contemptuous co-worker?

Some say bad habits are hard to break but the reality is that in general terms we all have habits is just that some are better than others. So, how do you break a bad management habit and when was the last time you consciously started a new one which benefits you and your team?

From time to time people seek advice and wisdom to put a positive light on a difficult situation or simply to be motivated so what is your favorite inspirational quote at work?

The consequences of acts of misinformation can range from little to adverse impact when you consider it can misguide business initiatives as well as ruin relationships with some you would have otherwise considered with respect. So, how do you protect yourself from misinformation?