Follow these strategies when dealing with toxic people and environments on the job. We all have them: Those people in our ...

Relationships with negative people are like tedious encounters with porcupines. It’s virtually impossible to interact with them without getting stuck with their quills. Anthony Iannarino certainly ...

Complaining seems to be having its moment recently—and not-so recently. When working with clients, encouraging them to try something new or to change an existing behavior is often accompanied by ...

Do you complain about everything? Do you know someone who is just always in a negative frame of mind, no matter what? Let's start out with the fact that there's necessary complaining and unnecessary ...

It is really, really difficult not to complain these days. There is a lot to complain about, no matter where one looks. But this makes it all the more important to be clear about the psychological ...

Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Complaining is tempting because it feels good, but like many other things that are enjoyable -- such as smoking or ...

Spotting negativity in someone isn't just about a bad day or a tough week; it's an ongoing pattern that affects their outlook and relationships. Recognizing this can help you understand your ...

Science provides several good reasons. One, negativity is contagious. Or, as psychologist Jeffrey Lohr more memorably put it, “People don’t break wind in elevators more than they have to. Venting ...

These days, change is constant and individuals often find it challenging to keep up. On top of that, negativity and division have become pervasive among people, extending their influence on colleagues ...

It’s too easy to complain. I don’t like it. And I am sure you don’t either. Instead, put a positive spin on what is going on around you and how you deal with the situation. It’s all in your ...

Is it ever ok to openly criticize leadership? How to know when it's a fireable offence or harmless gossip. If an employee is bad-mouthing leadership or the business, the way the leader responds can ...