Workplace – Page 2 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Blind Spots – Those Unacceptable Parts of Ourselves

Jan 31, 2015

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We all have a blind spot or two, submerged parts of ourselves that we don’t see but others do. Discover how not to let this be a problem in your personal and workplace relationships.

The Drama Triangle: Eye-Opening View of Relationship Interactions!

Jul 28, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Drama Triangle is an eye-opening way of looking at problematic relationships – both in the workplace and at home. Awareness of the Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer roles helps stop hurt feelings, misunderstandings, anger, resentment and taking things personally.

Chris Christie and His Inner Circle: Taking Things Personally Big Time

Jan 24, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Amid all the speculation about what actually happened regarding the George Washington Bridge lane closures, let’s take a look at how taking things personally may have colored the thinking of Governor Christie and his Inner Circle. Might there have been a culture of vindictiveness and retribution?

Bullying: “Just a Little Locker Room Humor?”

Nov 21, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Accusations of name-calling, bullying and hazing within the Miami Dolphins has tackle Jonathan Martin AWOL from the team and guard Richie Incognito suspended. Sometimes we can ‘grin and bear it’ for only so long – then we can’t take it any more. Bullying in the present can bring up old memories of bullying experiences from…

Saving Face or Losing Face?

Oct 15, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

What Congress in Washington needs is a large dose of ‘Saving Face.’ Maybe they can use some tips from the Chinese who for generations have been experts on ‘Managing Face.’

Reflections on Growing Up In the Shadow of the Navy Yard

Sep 17, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Washington DC Navy Yard shootings bring both sadness and reflections on growing up in the neighborhood of 7th and L streets, SE.

Secrecy, Lies, Betrayal and Shattered Trust

Jul 31, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

When we feel betrayed and lied to by people or organizations we have trusted with our well-being, old, stockpiled pain is reignited and serves to inflame the present situation. It feels like getting kicked in the gut.

When Media Icons Get Fired

Jun 28, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Getting fired brings on feelings of rejection, betrayal of trust and victimization – even (or especially) for media icons like George Zimmer, Paula Deen Brian Williams and Neal Conan

Is Yahoo’s Ban on Telecommuting a Betrayal of Trust?

May 10, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Implementing Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s vision of exciting face-to-face “impromptu team meetings” may decrease productivity rather than increasing it – especially if people problems at work lead to dwelling on perceived slights, taking things personally and building resentment.  Does Yahoo’s ban on telecommuting feel like a betrayal to staffers? Is the company adding more stress…

When April Fool’s Office Pranks Turn Into Bullying

Apr 1, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

What’s the fall-out when an April Fool’s Office Prank goes terrible wrong? When does a prank cross the line into bullying or harassment?

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