Entries from March 2010

How to Combat Workplace Mobbing

March 31st, 2010 · 11 Comments

By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. John got to work a little earlier so he could finish his report at a research institution before the rest of the staff arrived.  As he entered the windowed office he was surprised to see two colleagues leave his work station.  He touched his computer.  It felt warm.  He booted it [...]

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The Hardest Thing to Learn

March 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments

By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “What ticks you off?” we asked a recent group of managers and employees at a large corporate training.  One smiling woman vigorously raised her hand and proceeded to tell a story.  “I could not believe it!  I was at the deli to get some fresh olives when I saw a man [...]

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In Memory of…

March 3rd, 2010 · 6 Comments

By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Chelsea King, 17, went for a jog after school last Thursday.  Her body was found Tuesday in a shallow grave a half mile from her car.  Chelsea was a straight A student, an athlete and a musician in the prestigious San Diego Youth Symphony. Beloved by many for her charming personality, [...]

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