Patti Stanger

A superior tries to undermine your authority again. Refusing to play the game brings it to an end. He needs you.

How did you get caught in the middle of such crazy circumstances? Might as well be chipper and work with what you have. Trust in your ingenuity.

Heed the advice of a female ally. Low-key and pragmatic, she’ll help you get what you want. Don’t undervalue the deceptiveness of simplicity.

You misread criticism. A supervisor wouldn’t spend time overseeing you if he wasn’t into promoting you. But will you promote yourself?

Your “keep out” policy is backfiring. Switch to open door civility at work and the atmosphere will improve immediately.