Category Archives: Personality

Managing the Malcontent – Four Leadership Tips

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Malcontent Part of speech:  adjective Definition:  dissatisfied Synonyms:  belly aching, complaining, discontented, disgruntled, unhappy, unsatisfied Managing a chronically malcontent staff member can be an exhausting experience for a leader. No matter what you do to address the situation, there always … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Fairness, Integrity, Morale, Personality | 6 Comments

Your Personality Is Not An Excuse For Bad Behavior

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

One of my pet peeves is people who use their personality as an excuse for their behavior. “I can’t help it, that’s just who I am” is the phrase that’s often uttered to rationalize or justify an action, position, or attitude. In some … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback, Personality, Relationships, Responsibility | 20 Comments