A Blog Reader Challenge: Crazy Coworker Stories

I really enjoy reading the emails and comments I get from people around the world who read this blog.  And so I was thinking to myself, it might be fun to try out a blog challenge or contest.  So I'm extending this invitation to you.  It's the "Crazy Coworker Story" challenge.

Stories will be reviewed by myself and a small panel of HR/Business leaders, and the winners will receive a fun and funky prize delivered by US mail. There will be a winner for each of two categories: Best/Most Bizarre Story and Best Solution.

Here are the criteria for submitting your story:

* Submit your story by email by April 20, 2008
* 650 words or less
* The names of people and companies will be changed to maintain privacy. (You may also be anonymous if you choose.)
* Your story must describe a conflict.
* For the second category (optional), include a brief description of how you resolved the conflict.
* Winners will be notified by email.

I reserve the right to edit your story for length and anonymity. (A libel suit wouldn't be fun for anyone.) Winner(s) and honorable mentions will be posted on the Enlightened Manager Blog and in the April E-News.

The free toolkit in the March E-News will focus on Career Development discussions with employees.  If you haven't subscribed to the E-News yet and you'd like to, the form is on the sidebar.