How to deal with conflict at work

Dear WW: I’ve been battling with a coworker for a long time. I’d like to end the conflict once and for all. Can you tell me how? HATFIELD
Dear HATFIELD,
Your email reminded me of a conflict of biblical proportions that I recently heard about. At the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church the parishioners voted 67-10 to [...]

What to do if a coworker betrays you

Dear WW: I’ve worked closely with a guy for ten years. Recently I discovered he screwed me by telling our boss about a confidential conversation we had. I really want to tell him off but I’m afraid that might be stupid. TICKED
Dear TICKED,
I’ll never forget the first time I was in the newspaper. I’d pitched [...]

How to prepare for a difficult conversation at work

Dear WW: I had a run-in with a coworker last week and now I need to sit down with her to clear the air. We haven’t gotten along for a while, so it’s not going to be easy. Any advice? TOUGH CALL
Dear TOUGH,
Your fax reminded me of a newspaper article I recently saw about a [...]

How to deal with a potentially violent coworker

Dear WW: One of my coworkers has a hot temper. The other day he blew his top even worse than usual, and a bunch of us started wondering if, given all the shootings in the news, this guy could be dangerous and if there is anything we can do to defuse him when he gets [...]

How to deal with a coworker who breaks a promise

Dear WW: A guy at work promised to help me out on something and then didn’t. As a result I got in trouble with my boss. I’m rather quit my job than have to deal with this jerk again. HIS PANTS ARE ON FIRE
Dear FIRE,
I recently interviewed Mark Young, CEO of the Guinness Book of [...]