Conquering confidence issues at the age of 25. [more inside]
posted by lwclec072 on Nov 4, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I become an effective leader? [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Oct 20, 2009 - 16 answers

I think I'm ready to transition from being a person who primarily wants to be liked to a person who primarily wants to be respected. [more inside]
posted by kitcat on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Is there any reason why some people don't like to be "put on the spot" to answer questions? [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on May 23, 2009 - 60 answers

Do you know any effective strategies for getting credit for your ideas and work? One of my coworkers (a gentleman my senior by 20+ years who was recently quietly demoted below me because his lack of vision and tech skills) is regularly taking credit for my ideas at work and outside of work among industry leaders. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2008 - 13 answers

Is self-deprecating humor a sign of weakness? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt on Aug 17, 2008 - 33 answers

How do I get people to respect my phobia? How do I make them stop antagonizing me by showing me the thing I'm afraid of? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jun 28, 2008 - 53 answers

Does your workplace have a clearly-stated 'organizational culture' or defined theme or an All-Encompassing Guiding Principle for employees? I've been told to create one for our company. From scratch. HELP! [more inside]
posted by GuffProof on May 17, 2008 - 19 answers

Prettygirlfilter: Is my roommate treating me differently than he treats my boyfriend because of looks? If so, how common is this? Women, does this happen to you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 - 18 answers

How do I get my husband to the dinner table? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 24, 2008 - 47 answers

How do I respectfully yet firmly request that a member of my extended family not say a prayer before a meal in my home? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Dec 24, 2007 - 88 answers

I got offered a better job, I quit. Now my boss is being a bitch. [more inside]
posted by octomato on Oct 15, 2007 - 38 answers

Some people seem to have a 'way' about them of gaining the willing cooperation of those around them. I seem to have none of that 'way' at all and I'd like to see if I could gain a little of it. All too often I feel overrun by others and cannot seem to get a balanced amount of cooperation and respect. I guess this is about social status and how to rise a bit above my low rung on the ladder. [more inside]
posted by DarkForest on Oct 4, 2007 - 29 answers

My Indian (Bangalore) co-worker's father just passed away. How do I offer him the proper condolences and support? [more inside]
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions on Jan 29, 2007 - 3 answers

How can I get a coworker to stop vouching for my time or presence? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Jan 3, 2007 - 17 answers

How do you get people to do things you tell them to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2006 - 25 answers

Alton Brown vs. Martha Stewart: Who do you trust more in the kitchen? [more inside]
posted by UnclePlayground on Nov 28, 2005 - 40 answers