Office Politics | Jamee Tenzer

What if you could find more of what you want in the workplace by simply looking for it?

by Jamee Tenzer | Jun 29, 2017 | Office Politics

Imagine walking into your office each day expecting your boss to be understanding and appreciative, your colleagues to be friendly and collaborative and your direct reports to be respectful and hard-working. Now imagine that just by imagining this, you would see more...

Facing the Bully, Buffoon and Blowhard…

by Jamee Tenzer | May 9, 2017 | Office Politics

When facing the Bully, Buffoon or Blowhard… would you be surprised if I suggested you kill them with kindness or maybe just rough them up a little? Kindness is the long under-rated character trait of many of the most inspiring and admirable people we know. And...

The Blame Game at Work (and why it doesn’t work)

by Jamee Tenzer | Feb 20, 2017 | Office Politics

As a manager, you coach your employees as they brainstorm solutions, troubleshoot problems, put out fires and implement great ideas. And I know you’re a great manager – committed to being supportive of your team. You start with a “let’s see how...

Transform Your Job Loss into a Golden Globe Opportunity in 7 Easy Steps

by Jamee Tenzer | Apr 10, 2016 | Leadership Development, Office Politics

By Jamee Tenzer, PCC, BCC Executive Coach in collaboration with Janet Andrews, M.A., Executive Job Search Coach You lost your job? It happens. The hard part is that it’s happening to you and along with that loss, come a few gains that are unwelcome: stress, anxiety...

Hate to Go to the Office because You Don’t Like Your Boss? 3 Tips to Change the Way You Feel at Work

by Jamee Tenzer | Feb 21, 2016 | Office Politics

Let me guess; that snooze button is getting quite a workout these days. And with each tap, you are given a few moments to delay the inevitable; the journey to work with a knot in your stomach, dread in your heart and escape on your mind. As you walk the long plank (I...

Do You Like Being a Manager, Except for the “Managing?” These 4 Steps will Get You Moving in the Right Direction

by Jamee Tenzer | Feb 8, 2016 | Office Politics

Whether you are working alongside your direct reports or viewing them through a window from your corner office, managing people can be challenging. After all, people are messy. They don’t come in neat little packages tied up with pretty ribbons. They come with...