The "glass cliff" -- in which women or other leaders from marginalized groups are promoted to CEO to "turn things around" -- is similar to the "glass ceiling," except one blocks advancement, while the other blocks success, since those new leaders are often not given the resources they need, says executive coach Nicole Case. "A lot of the lack of resources that I see in these situations are lack of time -- like they're not giving them enough time to turn things around -- or lack of actual resources--like the dollars, people -- to fix whatever it is," says Case.

Put it into practice: Promoting women and other minorities into top leadership roles in a time of crisis -- especially when the task of turning around a company would be impossible for anyone -- is often how companies "pat themselves on the back" for a diverse hire, Case notes. "So it's easier for the company to point the finger to say, 'Hey, we tried to bring in a woman, and look, it didn't work.'"

When a team member dies, it's up to leaders to help those left behind cope by easing their workload, giving them time to talk about and honor their colleague and appreciating the skills current team members contribute, writes Alaina Love, the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting. "Check in with people daily in the first few weeks to assess how they are coping and offer the support they need," Love writes.

Put it into practice: Take the time to recognize and acknowledge a deceased team member's contributions and create formal ways for colleagues to memorialize them, Love writes. "It's an essential exercise that fosters closure and supports employee mental health," Love notes.

When a colleague talks down to you or is sarcastic, it's best to try to remain calm and assess whether this is an ongoing behavior that should be addressed in a deeper manner or just someone blowing off steam, writes Jennifer V. Miller. "By responding in a non-confrontational manner and addressing the underlying issues, you pave the way for healthier communication and stronger relationships with your colleagues," Miller writes.

Put it into practice: Staying neutral when a co-worker is snarky and saying something like "Oh, geez, did I come across as whiny? I didn't mean to. I'm at a roadblock; would you be willing to offer a few suggestions?" can defuse the situation, Miller writes. "If the person is a habitual offender, then you've signaled to him or her that you won't allow yourself to be bullied."

Focus on core job performance. The vast majority (72%) of leaders don't have a problem with team members having a side gig with the stipulation that it doesn't impact performance of their primary job. Seems like a reasonable ask on their part. But recognize that 27% of leaders don't like team members having side gigs. Most (22%) will tolerate it but have concerns about performance and a small percentage are strongly against it.

Recognize that if you work for one of these individuals and want to have a side gig, explicit permission and clear boundaries are strongly recommended (e.g., no side-gig calls during normal working hours, etc.). If you have team members who pursue side gigs, be clear with them about boundaries and expectations. Monitor performance and if it starts to slip or boundaries get crossed, intervene and have that conversation early.

It's an ugly situation if you let issues fester and eventually that person finds that their side gig becomes their primary gig either because you have to end their employment or you frustrate them so much that they decide to leave.

-- Mike Figliuolo is managing director of thoughtLEADERS, which includes TITAN -- the firm's e-learning platform. Previously, he worked at McKinsey & Co., Capital One and Scotts Miracle-Gro. He is a West Point graduate and author of three leadership books: "One Piece of Paper," "Lead Inside the Box" and "The Elegant Pitch."

Kim Kardashian works hard to promote and grow her shapewear line, Skims, including modeling them herself for fit and comfort and being involved in product development, but she says family time is still important to her. "I am getting to a place where I feel like there's nothing more precious than time. I think sometimes people don't realize how important time is and live their life as if it's endless," says Kardashian.

A TikTok video of a German shepherd hiding a potato underneath her as she lies in a bed has attracted 4.6 million views and more than 714,000 likes. Many users commented on the dog's amusing facial expression as her secret possession is discovered, or what one person describes as her "emotional support potato."

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The results of Mike Figliuolo's poll is fascinating to me. I've had side gigs throughout my career since many of my jobs have been freelance. Most of those who answered the poll don't have a problem with employees having a side hustle if it doesn't interfere with the job they're on at the moment.

It can sometimes be a fine line to walk. I've worked on sermons and other side gig tasks during breaks in my main employment, but my employers have never had a problem with it.

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