What do you do with a boss who must feel he is in complete control 100 percent of the time? Our work place is SO stressful, people are quitting, and I am concerned about my fellow workers increase in smoking, drinking and taking Prozac and Xanax. The board of directors are aware there is a problem and are watching him. The stress level is unbearable...

I am trying to help a young lady learn how to control her anger at work. She is a very hard worker and a high achiever. Most of her anger is directed toward fellow employees who do not perform well or spend too much time talking. I have talked to her about being more assertive but she seems to reject the idea because it may cause a problem in the...

I walked in and found a friend that I work with kissing a co-worker who is married. She always said she would never go after a married man, because she knows what it's like to be the wife of a man who cheats (she is divorced). I feel very uncomfortable around both of these people at work, and I'm not the guilty one. Advice: It sounds as though...

10. “They told me at the blood bank this might happen.” 9. “This is just a 15-minute power-nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to.” 8. “Whew! Guess I left the top off the White-Out. You probably got here just in time!” 7. “I wasn't sleeping! I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning...

I work in a cubicle environment and I overheard a co-worker of mine call me a slut and a liar. My concern is others did as well. I am in the process of writing a letter to the HR (human resources) director - any suggestions? Advice: You were probably angry and felt humiliated. Did you told the person who said these things that you heard her and...

I am encountering a problem with my job right now. I am a foreign student working as an intern and am facing problems with communication as English is my second language. The boss has used this as a reason to fire me because I have made several minor mistakes. I did give my supervisor everything to proof. I think that is part of the reason that annoys...

It is evident that stress is an inevitable part of life. How you manage it can determine your day, your health, your relationships and your success; either it takes charge of your life, or you do. Leonard Buhler, who has had about 30 years of experience in the business world, teaches stress management seminars and shares a few valuable tips with...