Leah Mether

Jan 23, 2025 | fastcompany.mx | Leah Mether

El drama en el trabajo. Son los chismes en la máquina de café, los gestos de desaprobación en las reuniones, los comentarios pasivo-agresivos y las explosiones por asuntos que rara vez importan a largo plazo. Reduce la energía, erosiona la confianza y agrega estrés innecesario, distrayendo a todos de lo que realmente importa: hacer un gran trabajo y disfrutar de ser parte del equipo. En el entorno polarizado y de alta presión actual, el drama en el trabajo puede parecer inevitable.

Jan 22, 2025 | fastcompany.com | Leah Mether

Workplace drama. It’s the gossip at the coffee machine, the eye rolls in meetings, the passive-aggressive comments, and the blowups over issues that rarely matter in the long run. It drains energy, erodes trust, and adds unnecessary stress, distracting everyone from what really counts—doing great work and enjoying being part of the team. In today’s polarized, high-pressure environment, workplace drama can feel inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be.

Dec 13, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Leah Mether

As we push through the last stretch of the year, many of us are caught in a relentless “rush, rush, rush, busy, busy, busy” cycle. There’s the pressure to tick every box, meet every deadline, and make it through the end of the year in one piece. But, as tempting as it is to just power through, fuelled by sheer determination, here’s the irony: this frantic pace could be costing you valuable time. Right now, many people feel stretched, overworked, and just plain exhausted.

Nov 26, 2024 | ceoworld.biz | Leah Mether

Respectful disagreement seems like a lost art in our increasingly polarised world. Social media is full of people shouting at each other, with rage fuelling the algorithms. This hostility is creeping into workplaces too. But disagreements aren’t inherently bad. They’re crucial for good decision-making and team performance. We need to learn how to disagree respectfully and how to debate ideas without attacking the other person.

Nov 19, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Leah Mether

When it comes to people management, too many leaders wait until small issues turn into big problems. A staff member’s behavior change might seem minor at first, but when left unaddressed, it can snowball into conflict, burnout, or poor performance. The truth is, that addressing behavior changes early—when the first signs of trouble appear—can prevent uncomfortable conversations from spiraling into disciplinary actions. By saying it sooner, you can avoid bigger problems. Here’s how.