Of the many kinds of people in the workplace, one stands out to Shizu Okusa as a major red flag. It's someone who communicates poorly, especially during a conflict or disagreement, says Okusa, founder ...

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Emmanuelle, a well-intentioned manager, was leading a team project to launch a new product. She had a clear vision, but her communication style was abrupt and vague. In a meeting, she instructed her ...

Nearly everyone has had a “bad” manager in their career. Such managers frequently cause confusion, lack self-awareness and disregard others’ opinions—toxic behavior that has a direct impact on ...