If you have ever walked out of a meeting questioning your memory, your judgment, or even your value, you are not alone. You might be experiencing gaslighting or passive-aggressive behavior at work.

In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

Nearly 20 months into the coronavirus pandemic, COVID fatigue has happened to just about all of us. Bickering over mask-wearing is one of the many symptoms of this collective exhaustion. On both sides ...

The best leaders learn how to use the power of positive self-talk to change their behavior and build trust. What’s the voice inside your head saying? Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little ...

'Tis the season to be jolly—or passive aggressive? Some may take the latter route at a holiday gathering, expressing negative feelings indirectly, perhaps even sarcastically. Often, the person on the ...

To stop passive aggression—in yourself or others—remember these words. As someone who runs a small business, I’ve dealt with my fair share of passive-aggressive behavior. You know what I’m talking ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who engage in it think it has no consequences, it can actually do everything from ...