Voldemort has no Place in the Office!

I am sure that most people know who Lord Voldemort from the popular Harry Potter series is.  For those of you that don’t, ask and I am sure many can enlighten you on his evil ways, so evil that people do not dare to mention his name.  Have you ever worked with others on a group project who shared some qualities like Voldemort?  Unfortunately, these individuals may also present themselves in workplaces. When career coach and author, Caroline Ceniza-Levine asks if Voldemort works in your office? She is not referring to evil coworkers or management. “Rather, the author uses the term to highlight how fear and contempt can grow in the workplace if the root of problem -- whatever it is -- is not adequately and openly addressed.”  Levine urges personnel to tackle the issues and discuss them constructively (strategize and brainstorm, instead of letting a small problem grow and fester). Unfortunately, many people don’t discuss the problem and bad situations can spiral.  So remember, don’t “Voldemort” an office issue, deal with it directly! You have to see and work with these people everyday..

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