If you’re a helping professional, chances are you’ve had difficult clients. Here are composite examples of difficult clients I’ve had and what has worked best in working with them. And if you are a ...
As a business owner (yes, if you’re a freelancer you are, in fact, a business owner), challenging clients or difficult customers are part of the deal. It’s an aspect of doing business you may not love ...
“The election is over and my candidate lost. I’m scared for the future.” ...
High-maintenance clients test your patience, push your boundaries and consume more resources than anyone else you work with. They demand immediate responses, request countless revisions and question ...
Imagine this scenario: You find yourself in the middle of a difficult conversation, emotions flaring, and suddenly feel like your mind is spiraling out of control. It’s almost like an invisible ...
Difficult conversations are something we tend to avoid at all costs. Whether it’s about underperformance, conflict, a personal issue, or an unsuccessful job application, entering any difficult ...
Leda Stawnychko has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Anamika Choudhary does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.