Many Americans assume that timidity -- or its close cousin, shyness -- is solely a negative trait. In our culture, calling an individual timid suggests that he is carrying anxiety, fear, and a lack of ...

I’d love some advice about how to help out a very timid staff member, let’s call her Jane. Jane and I have one-on-one weekly professional development meetings where I can offer support, mentorship, ...

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas. Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to ...