One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

The hidden hostility of passive-aggressive behavior can make this style of anger expression the perfect office crime. A passive-aggressive employee’s behavior impacts the big picture of an organization ...

Passive aggressive leadership in action. As a communications coach to executives and entrepreneurs all over the world, I’ve seen the team-building challenges that passive-aggressive organizations face ...

When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover Understanding passive-aggressive behavior in friendships is important for healthy communication. When friends show signs ...

Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.

Aggressive behaviors often characterized by action — such as manipulating others, hurting themselves or those around them, or engaging in harmful conversations with malicious intent. However, ...

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 ...